Goncalo Inacio has been subject to major linked from Arsenal lately, and as per the recent reports by Portuguese news outlet A Bola – the Gunners are in a prime position to secure the 22-year-old’s services whose release clause with Sporting CP stands at €60 million.
Goncalo Inacio, a brief!
Regarded as one of the most promising young defenders globally, Goncalo Inacio has flourished since breaking into Sporting CP’s first-team squad. His international stature is also on the rise, marked by his debut for the national side this year.
Having made close to 150 appearances for Sporting CP, contributing 14 goals and eight assists, Inacio’s future is subject to his release clause, allowing potential suitors, including La Liga giants Real Madrid and Premier League heavyweights Manchester United and Tottenham, to trigger a €60 million move from the Jose Alvalade Stadium. Both Arsenal and Liverpool are prominently in the race for the Sporting CP defender.
Arsenal’s Leading for Inacio
A Bola’s report emphasizes Arsenal’s favorable position in signing the Portuguese center-back. Recent updates suggest that Arsenal may adopt a strategy similar to Tottenham’s by considering a loan-to-buy deal for Inacio, with the financial capability to meet his €60 million release clause.
Liverpool, also in need of a new center-back due to Virgil van Dijk’s age and Joel Matip’s uncertain future, is a viable contender to secure Inacio’s services with the financial capacity to meet the release clause. While Arsenal appears to be at the forefront, negotiations may unfold, and Sporting CP could aim to persuade Inacio to stay until the end of the season before a potential summer transfer.
