Liverpool Latest News: Reds Ready to Trigger £50m Goncalo Inacio Move in January
Latest News: Liverpool accelerate plans for Goncalo Inacio January transfer
Liverpool’s defensive crisis has reached critical levels under Arne Slot, and the latest news coming out of Portugal is that the club are now preparing a concrete January bid for long-term target Goncalo Inacio.
With Ibrahima Konaté out for weeks, Joe Gomez battling fitness issues and Virgil van Dijk turning 35 next summer, Liverpool’s need for a top-class left-footed centre-back has become urgent.
Why Inacio is the perfect fit – Latest Liverpool transfer updates
The 24-year-old Sporting CP star has a €60m release clause, but the latest reports suggest the Portuguese champions would accept £45m–£50m if the player pushes for the transfer. Inacio is believed to have made Liverpool his number one choice ahead of Manchester United and Newcastle.
Outstanding on the ball (91% pass completion), comfortable stepping into midfield and dominant in the air and naturally left-footed – Inacio ticks every box on Richard Hughes and Arne Slot’s checklist.
Jarell Quansah has impressed when called upon, but the latest news from the treatment room has convinced the board that a proven, ready-made centre-back is needed to sustain this season’s surprise title challenge.
Latest news summary – Will the deal happen in January?
Sporting remain in a strong position after another league title last season, but if Inacio formally requests a move, a deal could be completed quickly. Liverpool latest news sources indicate the club are prepared to act fast.
One thing is clear from all the latest reports: Goncalo Inacio to Liverpool is moving closer than ever before.
Liverpool fans – the latest news you wanted to hear: Get it done in January.
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