Manchester United and Liverpool are set to battle it out for the signature of Sporting CP defender Gonçalo Inácio, according to sources close to the clubs. The 24-year-old Portuguese star has a release clause of €60 million, and both teams are eager to activate it in the summer transfer window.
Manchester United, who are looking to strengthen their defense after a disappointing season, are still deliberating on how many centre-backs to bring in, but are keen on signing at least one right-footed defender. Liverpool, meanwhile, see Inácio as a valuable addition to their squad as they aim to build on their recent success.
Inácio has made 155 appearances for Sporting CP and scored 15 goals, and is highly regarded for his versatility, able to play at centre-back, left-back, and midfield. His potential signing would be a significant coup for either Manchester United or Liverpool, and the transfer saga is set to be one of the most exciting of the summer window.
