Manchester United, Liverpool & Newcastle in the Mix for Transfer of 22-Year-Old Talent
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Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United could be the clubs in the mix for the potential transfer of Sporting Lisbon centre-back Goncalo Inacio. The talented 22-year-old has caught the eye in recent times and is surely not too far away from earning himself a big move, with Fabrizio Romano reporting today that Man Utd have added him to their list of defensive targets.
Romano also says the likes of Liverpool and Newcastle have been monitoring Inacio for some time, so it seems fair to assume that the Portugal international will have his pick of Europe’s elite if he does move some time soon. United are also eyeing up Antonio Silva and Edmond Tapsoba, according to Romano, with the Red Devils clearly in need of upgrades on the likes of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, while Raphael Varane isn’t getting any younger.
Liverpool might also do well to look to strengthen at the back, as they’ll soon need long-term replacements for Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip, while Newcastle will surely continue to compete for signings of this calibre as they try to challenge the established big six in the Premier League.
Inacio has been at Sporting Lisbon since 2015, having made his debut for the club at the age of just 17. He has since gone on to establish himself as a regular in the first team, making over 100 appearances for the club in all competitions.
The 22-year-old is a versatile defender who can play both in the centre and on the left-hand side. He is also comfortable on the ball, making him a great fit for a number of Premier League sides.
Inacio has also been capped at international level for Portugal, having made his debut for the senior side in 2018. He has since gone on to make four appearances for the national team, and is certainly one to watch in the future.
With Man Utd, Liverpool and Newcastle all reportedly interested in signing Inacio, it looks like the Portuguese defender could be set for a big move in the near future. He has all the attributes to succeed at the highest level, and it will be interesting to see which club he ends up joining.
