Gonçalo Inácio Transfer from Sporting CP to Liverpool
Liverpool also holds a concrete interest in Goncalo Inacio, the talented centre-back from Sporting CP. The player's release clause is set at €60m (£51m / $64.8m), which Sporting CP will require to be paid in full.
Liverpool have identified Goncalo Inacio as a potential successor to Virgil van Dijk, showing a keen interest in the Portugal international. His transfer to Liverpool is contingent upon the outcome of contract extension talks.
Goncalo Inacio is one of Liverpool's current top centre-back targets. Inacio would be a slightly cheaper option given he has a release clause of €60m (£50.2m / $65m) in his Sporting CP contract.
Liverpool are eyeing up Goncalo Inacio as an alternative signing to Loic Bade. Sporting CP always want a premium price to sell their best players, suggesting that Inacio would be more expensive than Bade.
Goncalo Inacio has been on Liverpool’s radar, as sources recently told CaughtOffside. Liverpool fans may be concerned as a move for a new central defender is a priority for the Reds amid uncertainty over Virgil van Dijk’s future. Inacio looks like just the kind of talent who could be ideal as a long-term successor in that role.
Goncalo Inacio to Liverpool could be another story to watch as the Sporting Lisbon defender has been on the Merseyside giants’ radar before. He looks like another player with the potential to be one of the finest in Europe in his position.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is an admirer of Inácio. The defender has been linked with a Premier League switch for a long time. He has a €60m release clause in his contract.
Liverpool have drawn up a four-man shortlist of replacements for Virgil van Dijk, which includes Sporting CP's Goncalo Inacio.
Despite declining the chance to make a bid this summer, Liverpool could reignite their interest in Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo Inacio next year. (CaughtOffside)
Interest from Liverpool reported. It is unknown if negotiations have taken place. Gonçalo Inácio is expected to play in the upcoming match against Nacional.
Sporting CP are prepared to lower their demands for Goncalo Inacio. The Liverpool target has a £51m release clause but will be allowed to leave for £38m.
The player's future is being discussed in England. His agent is negotiating with Liverpool, who are showing significant interest. Sporting values him highly and will only consider a transfer if the €60 million release clause is met.
Liverpool is showing renewed interest in Gonçalo Inácio as an alternative to their primary target, Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton. Liverpool's interest is due to the high cost and difficulty of acquiring Branthwaite. Gonçalo Inácio has a release clause of 60 million euros.
Goncalo Inacio has been established as Liverpool's top transfer target this summer, potentially replacing Virgil van Dijk.
Gonçalo Inácio has been followed by Liverpool, particularly if Rúben Amorim had been chosen to replace Jurgen Klopp. However, this scenario lost momentum after Arne Slot was appointed as Liverpool's manager.
Gonçalo Inácio was also linked with a move to Liverpool. This scenario could have gained traction if Rúben Amorim had been chosen to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool's manager, instead of Arne Slot.
Inacio has been identified as Arne Slot's top target for Liverpool this summer. The Reds have been working on a deal for the 22-year-old since November.
Liverpool's interest in the player is not new and has recently increased due to rumors that Rúben Amorim could be the successor of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. Liverpool has reportedly reached out to Sporting to inquire about the player, and the response was the same as given to Manchester United: negotiations can only start at €60 million.
Sporting CP's left-footed centre-back Goncalo Inacio is another name to keep an eye on. He's been linked with a move away from Portugal for the past couple of years, and now may be the time Inacio takes the next step in his career.
Liverpool are contemplating a move for Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio. Inacio's contract contains a release clause worth around £51m.
Goncalo Inacio of Sporting CP has been linked with a move to the Reds this summer.
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