Liverpool is reportedly working on a proposal for a progressive demon, and they could soon sign their first January signing.

Goncalo Inacio of Sporting Lisbon is apparently the target of Liverpool’s ongoing initial bid preparation.

It’s believed that the Merseysiders have been pursuing the Portuguese player for a few months in an effort to strengthen their defence.

The assertion in question was made by Correiro da Manha during a slow January transfer window for most of the English Premier League, with the exception of teams like Tottenham led by Ange Postecoglou.

Liverpool must fulfil the release clause.

The aforementioned source goes on to say that in order to sign the defender in January, we will need to pay his entire €60 million (£51.4 million) release clause.

A substantial sum for a man whose aerial ability we at Empire of the Kop seriously doubt—a non-negotiable, one might have assumed, considering how skilled our other centre halves are in that regard.

Though it’s hard to see Jurgen Klopp accepting any play that strays from aerial supremacy in our own box, it all depends on the strategy we’re pursuing going forward.

Even if statistics provided by FBref indicate that Inacio is somewhat of a progressive demon (99th percentile for progressive passes and 96th percentile for progressive carries).

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Arsenal will imitate Brighton as Arteta challenges Liverpool for the Argentine sensation

Arsenal is rumoured to be interested in recruiting one of Boca Juniors’ most promising young players, hoping to emulate Brighton & Hove Albion.

After Brighton defeated Manchester City and Chelsea to land 19-year-old Valentin Barco for €9 million, Arsenal is reportedly interested in signing his former teammate Ezequiel Fernandez.

El Crack Deportivo, an Argentine daily, claims that after watching Barco go for the Premier League, Boca is concerned about losing Fernandez.

The source claims that Fernandez might cost up to €15 million. Arsenal intends to send scouts to the CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament in 2024 to watch Fernandez compete for the Argentina U23 team.

In an effort to strengthen that area of the pitch, Mikel Arteta has been linked to the Gunners’ pursuit of a new central midfielder for a number of months.

Arsenal is also interested in Joao Palhinha, but Douglas Luiz remains the main target despite worries about Aston Villa’s potential asking price.

Liverpool was heavily connected to a trade for Fernandez in 2023. Reports state that Benfica, Inter Milan, and Sevilla are also keeping an eye on Fernandez.

Will Liverpool fight for the acquisition of Fernandez?

Alexis Mac Allister, the midfielder Liverpool acquired from Brighton & Hove Albion last summer, is a major Fernandez admirer. “If you ask me a little more about my style, there is a player that I really like and that is Equi Fernández,” he said to TyC Sports, as reported by AnfieldWatch. He is a player who, in my opinion, has every opportunity to travel to Europe in the future.

He is a really good player who has a great understanding of the game. He can play as an inside player or as a five because he can play with both legs and is always ready to receive the ball. He’s a player with some excellent circumstances, and if Brighton asked, I would mention his name