Manchester United have been heavily linked with Goncalo Inacio, but recent reports suggest he is on the verge of a move to Liverpool.
Last weekend we reported via AS a story from England that the Red Devils were leading the race to sign the Portugal international from Sporting CP.
However, another Spanish source, Nacional, are reporting (via Paisley Gates) that Liverpool are close to signing the 22-year-old centre-back.
The Catalan press agency claim the Merseysiders are ahead of Barcelona and Real Madrid in the race to secure Inácio, who could leave the Lions in the January transfer window.
The Selecao defender signed a new contract in August, which includes a £52.5m release clause that must be triggered midway through the campaign to complete the deal.
Manchester United have registered a negative goal difference after 12 games in the Premier League and there are concerns about both attack and defense in the third division.
In addition, Erik Ten Hag will have to shore up a shaky defensive line after injuries to key players like Martinez and Shaw.
Unfortunately, Varane, Lindelof and Maguire are past their prime and Manchester United will need a young star like Inacio to lead the defense for years to come.
With Inacio coming in, Ten Hag will have to be at their best to beat Liverpool. Do you think Man Utd should activate the £52.5m deal?
