Inacio, whose release clause is worth £51 million.

In the near future, the Red Devils intend to submit a proposal for the 22-year-old defender.

With six caps for his country, Inacio has been called up by Roberto Martinez for Portugal’s Euro 2024 squad.

Liverpool may present a challenge to United’s pursuit of the two-time Portuguese title winner.

Portuguese publications Record and O Jogo report that United is getting ready to submit a proposal.

 

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to make a bid for £51m defender Goncalo Inacio

 

The Sporting Lisbon centre-back, who also plays on the left, has caught Liverpool’s eye as well

The former states that United are the best-placed club to sign the defender.

Meanwhile, O Jogo claims that United have been tracking the youngster for a long time and that their interest in him is irrespective of Erik ten Hag’s position.

It was widely reported that United had decided to sack Ten Hag ahead of the FA Cup final regardless of the result, but the Dutchman remains in post after beating Manchester City 2-1.

Inacio has won two Portuguese league titles, two Cups, and a Super Cup since stepping up to Sporting’s first team in the 2020-21 season.

He has also slotted in at left-back for Ruben Amorim’s side so could bring some versatility to the back line in Manchester.

Arsenal were reported to be keen on him in December. He was one of five players who scored a penalty to knock them out of the Europa League in 2022-23.

Centre-back is one of the areas that United need to beef up after losing Raphael Varane.

Varane left Old Trafford at the end of the season after three years and 93 appearances, having signed from Real Madrid for £42m.

 

United’s interest is said to be unwavering whether or not Erik ten Hag remains in post

 

When his three-year contract expired at the end of the season, Raphael Varane left United.

Even though he is getting older, his connection with Lisandro Martinez has been one of United’s strongest in recent years, and he will be hard to replace.

At center defender, Ten Hag currently has Martinez, Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, Victor Lindelof, and Willy Kambwala as options.

Due to their injury crisis, Casemiro filled in toward the conclusion of the season, however it’s rumored that Saudi Arabian teams Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, and Al-Qadsiah are fighting for his services.

All three teams were prepared to offer him a higher deal than the £350,000 weekly salary he currently receives from United, with Al-Nassr, the team led by Cristiano Ronaldo, reportedly poised to make a proposal of almost £85 million.

Joel Matip’s departure meant that Liverpool would welcome back another central defender.