Liverpool Prepared to Make Bid Below Release Clause to Sign Player
Goncalo Inacio has been the subject of attention for some time as Liverpool looks to add a new central defender to their roster. We reported on an AS story over the weekend that said Liverpool is closer to the Portuguese center defender than La Liga winners Real Madrid. Liverpool has to reach a deal worth between £21 million and £25 million in order to buy the ideal slot player. The Reds and United have intensified their chase of the Sporting CP player, whose contract contains a £51 million release clause, according to another source, the Financial Times.
Liverpool has contacted the Lions over the possibility of making a bid for Inacio that is less than the stated release clause. According to rumors, the Merseysiders will put in a low bid to test the waters before agreeing to pay the termination clause’s true worth. In addition to Inacio, Ousmane Diomande, another member of his Sporting team, is also connected to the Anfield club. However, FT reports that Liverpool is still very much interested in pulling Levi Colwill away from Chelsea, even if they think it will be difficult to get the English center half. Inacio is anticipated to play for Portugal in the Euros the following month, having had a strong league season with Sporting CP. The Lions defeated Benfica to win the Liga Nos trophy last night.
were defeated 2-0 by Famalicao away from home. During the last two transfer windows, Liverpool was frequently connected to defenders but failed to make any acquisitions. Shall they now make a bid to entice Inacio?