Manchester United are showing interest in Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to Spanish outlet Diario AS, Manchester United are one of several clubs who are linked with Sporting centre-back Goncalo Inacio.
Inacio was a key player under Ruben Amorim at Sporting, but he has taken his game to a new level since parting ways with the Portuguese coach.
On Wednesday evening, Inacio is expected to play in Sporting’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal, where they currently trail 1-0.
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Man Utd keen on Champions League star Goncalo Inacio
Inacio has gone under the radar as one of Europe’s best defenders this season, playing a key role in Sporting’s Champions League run.
United fans have an opportunity to watch him in action against Premier League leaders Arsenal this week. The recruitment team at Old Trafford will surely be keeping a close eye too.
As per Uefa data, Inacio has recovered the ball 45 times and made 27 clearances in the Champions League – more than any other Sporting player.
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In the first leg against Arsenal, SofaScore shows that Inacio won 100% of his ground and aerial duels and made six defensive contributions against the Gunners.
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Previous reports suggest that Inacio could cost £43m (50m Euros), but his performances this season suggest he could be well worth the gamble.
The AS report adds that Inacio has a “magic touch on his left foot” and that he thrives with the ball at his feet, with his long-passing a particular strength to his game.
He is described as a “modern defender” who is technically gifted but still has the physical attributes to thrive in the Premier League.
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United have a strong record of signing players from the Portuguese league, especially Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo who also arrived from Sporting.
Inacio could be the latest Sporting player to make the move to Old Trafford.
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