Manchester United were supposedly given a boost in their chase of Goincalo Inacio, as reported by O Jogo via Sport Witness. The 21-year-old Portuguese defender is set to depart Sporting CP in the summer for a more challenging opportunity with the Red Devils.

Goncalo Inacio is the newest of several promising young players developed by Sporting CP in recent years. The 21-year-old defender has had a successful season in Portugal. He has opted to depart in the forthcoming window.

The 21-year-old Portuguese defender was targeted by Sporting because of the club’s desire to boost the existing release clause in his contract. The club proposed increasing his release clause from €45 million to €60 million. Inacio had previously been optimistic about the partnership, but he has now had reservations.

Since his agency is still aware of the rising interest, Inacio is eager to try his hand at a new challenge. Although Newcastle United were the first club to join the pursuit, they may have already moved on to other targets.

Manchester United, Liverpool’s archrivals, are suddenly the ones leading the race to sign him. The Red Devils are still interested in acquiring Inacio to bolster their central defense. The 21-year-old Portuguese defender fits the profile they want for a new centre-back to take the position of Harry Maguire.

The latter has been through a rough patch while Erik ten Hag has been in charge. The Dutch coach wants to make some changes in the middle of the defence. Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are not reliable enough for a whole season. Manchester United sees great potential in the young defender, Inacio.

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Goncalo Inacio is considering leaving Sporting CP and joining Manchester United this summer

The agency representing Inacio is aware of this. At this point they may be waiting for an offer to come in. Any future transition might be hampered by the €45 million release clause. Manchester United will try to bargain for a lower fee. Despite Sporting CP’s attempts to negotiate an improved deal, the club is likely to insist on paying the full asking price.

Despite Manchester United’s best efforts, they may be unable to negotiate a cheaper price. If they want to sign the player, they may have to pay the whole clause. Therefore, they need to act quickly. Tomorrow night, Manchester United will go to the London Stadium to take on West Ham United, hoping to return back to winning ways.

United lost a heartbreaker to Brighton & Hove Albion, 1-0, at the Amex Stadium on Thursday night, thanks to a penalty kick goal from Alexis Mac Allister. It meant the Reds couldn’t improve their chances of finishing in the top four.

Therefore, they will be paying great attention to this afternoon’s match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield. United would feel some pressure if the Merseysiders won. But they would still have an advantage thanks to their two games in hand.

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