Liverpool consistently leaked goals last campaign and their shaky defense was one of the main reasons they were left out of the top four.
However, the Merseysiders did not spend a penny to strengthen their defensive line in the summer transfer window. Manchester United were looking for a left-back centre-back like Goncalo Inacio, but the Portugal international ended up signing a new contract with Sporting CP.His previous contract had a €45 million release clause and his current contract has a €60 million release clause.
Recent media reports suggest Liverpool are still looking to sign the Selecao defender, who has been outstanding for the Lions.According to A Bola (via Sport Witness ), the Anfield club are keen to sign Inacio in the January transfer window, but the Liga Nos leaders have no plans to sell him until next summer. The Portuguese media said the only way to secure a contract with a Premier League side in the winter would be to activate his release clause.
Liverpool would therefore have to pay £52.4m to complete the deal midway through the campaign. Jurgen Klopp’s men have kept two clean sheets in nine league games this season and conceded their first goal in five games.
The German manager needs to improve his backline as quickly as possible to prepare a top team capable of challenging on all fronts. Do you think Liverpool should pay £52.4m to sign Goncalo Inacio in January?
