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Man Utd to sign Portuguese star instead of Branthwaite?

Man Utd to sign Portuguese star instead of Branthwaite?


Man Utd to sign Portuguese star instead of Branthwaite?

Man Utd to move for Inacio?
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Manchester United could step up their interest in signing Goncalo Inacio from Sporting Lisbon in the coming days, according to A Bola.



The Red Devils are currently eyeing a new central defender and the club are in negotiations with Everton for Jarrad Branthwaite.

However, a deal is far from straightforward with the Toffees reluctant to sanction his sale for anything less than £70 million.

United's opening offer of £43m was recently rejected and they are quite clear that they won't pay more than £50m for his services.

Should the Toffees refuse to lower their demands, United could make a move for Inacio, who has been on their radar since 2022.

Inacio currently has a release clause worth £51m and it is claimed that the club could directly trigger the value to purchase him.

The Portuguese is a left-footed centre-back similar to Branthwaite. He is capable of operating from both sides of central defence.

Liverpool are also admirers of the highly-rated Portuguese star.