Goncalo Inacio, a defender for Sporting CP, is a target for Manchester United.
The 21-year-old has distinguished himself with his exploits for the Portuguese club this season, and the Red Devils are rumored to be interested in signing him this summer.
Sporting CP is attempting to persuade the defender to sign a new contract so that the release clause can be raised to €80 million from the current €45 million value (h/t SportWitness).
In order to prevent this, Manchester United should try to act immediately. The Red Devils could definitely need the help of another talented center back, particularly if Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof decide to quit the team.
The two players have had trouble getting into games this year, and in order for them to play consistent first-team football once more, they must leave Old Trafford.
Playing alongside players like Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez will help Inacio reach his full potential as a top-tier defender.
Erik ten Hag has done well at Ajax in nurturing talented young players, and he may assist the 21-year-old defender in developing and realizing his potential.
The talented young player is perhaps tempted by the chance to play in the Premier League because it is a significant step up from Sporting CP. His growth will be accelerated by competing against the finest attackers in the world in the Premier League, and Manchester United will have a future star on their hands.
In the long term, the fee would seem reasonable if they can sign on for the rumored €45 million.
Meanwhile, Ajax's star player, who has been linked to Manchester United, recently stated that Liverpool's pursuit of him is "getting closer."
In the past year, Man Utd has signed a number of fresh players because to Erik ten Hag's ties in the Dutch top division. They signed Antony and Lisandro Martinez from Ajax and raided Feyenoord for Tyrell Malacia last summer.
And the pattern might persist during the upcoming transfer window. Three additional Ajax stars were reportedly on Ten Hag's radar in January, according to a report. They were right-back Devyne Rensch, midfielder Kenneth Taylor, and center-half Jurrien Timber.
Of those three players, Timber is probably the one Ten Hag wants to sign the most. The Man Utd manager is looking for a new center defender to compete with Martinez and Raphael Varane and serve as a backup because he does not think Harry Maguire can play at the highest level.
The Red Devils would do well to secure Timber. Timber, who is only 21 years old, has already established himself as one of the Netherlands' most dependable defenders. Additionally, he has Champions League experience and can play on the right side of defense, making his signing even more desirable for Man Utd.
Ten Hag, however, runs the risk of losing out to Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool for the talent. On April 18, news from the Netherlands showed that Liverpool had surpassed Manchester United in its pursuit of Timber. Even his girlfriend was rumored to be looking for a home in Liverpool.
The international player with 15 caps recently opened out about his future in an interview with Dutch publication De Telegraaf (via Fabrizio Romano).
He has said that he is "getting closer" to moving away from the Johan Cruyff Arena. Although he did not mention Liverpool by name, a move to Anfield may very well be on the horizon if earlier reports are to be believed.
“My transfer is getting closer. There is a lot of specific interest for the summer,” he declared.
“Last summer, Ajax asked me to renew my contract and to stay for one more season. Out of love for the club, I did this.”
The deal Timber has with Ajax is valid until June 2025. But it won't be enough to escape the grasp of one of the biggest sides in Europe.
Timber will utilize his demand for a move away from Ajax to his advantage because he is aware of it. Despite their desire to keep him, the Dutch organization knows they can sell him for a significant profit. Although the precise cost to Liverpool or Manchester United is unknown, transfermarkt values him at €42 million (£37 million)
If Liverpool were to outbid Ten Hag's team for Timber, it would be a great acquisition.
Timber might pick up tips from fellow countryman Virgil van Dijk. The Reds' star has previously said that Timber is more proficient than he was at 21.Timber might end up being the ideal stand-in for Van Dijk in Klopp's defense given his advanced age of 31. Although the latter will command a colossal price, it would be incredible if Liverpool could lineup Timber alongside Josko Gvardiol in the future.
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