Manchester United have intensified efforts to sign Sporting CP defender Gonçalo Inácio, with new manager Rúben Amorim pushing to reunite with his former player, per TEAMtalk. The 23-year-old centre-back is viewed as Amorim’s ideal choice to lead United’s defensive revamp.
Sporting are open to selling Inácio for around £43 million, though United are also considering activating his €60m (£51m) release clause. Talks have progressed as United seek to finalise payment structures quickly before the new season kicks off.
Inácio’s tactical intelligence, composure, and ability to play in both a back four and three make him a perfect fit for Amorim’s high defensive line and possession-based system. With Raphael Varane gone and uncertainty around Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelöf, United are prioritizing a younger, more technical defence — and Inácio is at the top of that list.
