Liverpool lining up for the £52 million-rated Arsenal target in January.

Goncalo Inacio, a defender for Sporting CP, has been linked to Liverpool.

In the winter transfer window, Liverpool is hoping to sign the 22-year-old centre defender, according to a report from Jornal de Noticias via Paisley Gates.

The defender’s contract contains a £52 million release clause, and Sporting CP will only permit his departure in the event that the exit clause is activated. Liverpool will also have to contend with rivals like Tottenham and Arsenal.

The Portuguese team has made Inacio a vital member, and he will assist them strengthen their defence. Additionally, he would be the perfect long-term substitute for Joel Matip, who is now unable to play for the rest of the season due to an injury.

The 22-year-old can play left back because of his versatility, and he might be a good substitute for Andrew Robertson.

The athlete will probably find the chance to join the Premier League to be appealing, and he will want to perform to the best of his abilities. He can get that platform from teams like Tottenham, Arsenal, and Liverpool.

The only dependable centre defenders for Tottenham are Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, so it is not surprising that they are considering the 22-year-old. It will be fascinating to see if they are willing to cover his January release clause.

For the time being, Arsenal’s defensive unit can be fixed by Inacio and William Saliba, but they also need to bring in a top-tier partner.

It is unclear where the Portuguese international will finish up, but he has the ability to benefit all three teams.

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Liverpool transfer target may be hijack by PSG as agreement is close

According to one source, Paris Saint-Germain  are nearing an agreement for Lucas Beraldo Liverpool target.

As Jurgen Klopp deals with escalating injury concerns, the 20-year-old defender has been mentioned as a potential target for the Reds prior to the transfer window reopening next month.

Liverpool has previously committed to adding one or more defensive players by 2024. But Joel Matip’s season-ending injury has only made the need for additional back-end players more pressing.

Prior to January, the Reds were linked to several centre backs. They were even tipped as the front-runners for Sao Paulo’s impressive South American centre back, Beraldo.

Santi Aouna claims that PSG will actually finalise a winter contract for the Brazil youth international.

The journalist from Foot Mercato stated on X: “PSG is optimistic that Lucas Beraldo’s arrival will be completed in exchange for a 20+5M Euro bonus. close coordination between the parties. Potentially scheduled for next week’s medical examination.”

According to Aouna, PSG is reportedly in advanced talks with Corinthians to sign 18-year-old midfielder Gabriel Moscardo, who has also been tangentially connected to Liverpool in recent weeks.

Although Beraldo may no longer be an option, it is unclear if Liverpool will make any additions the following month.

The likelihood of Liverpool bringing in a replacement for the injured Matip has been downplayed by manager Jurgen Klopp in public. And yet another story says the Reds are willing to negotiate ‘if the price is right’.

In addition to Piero Hincapie of Leverkusen and Leny Yoro of Lille, Goncalo Inacio of Sporting CP is another centre back who has frequently been mentioned as a possible target.

Anfield Watch is aware that the Reds’ top objective for 2024 will be to strengthen their defence, even though a high-profile addition is probably more likely to come in the summer.

Despite Klopp’s remarks, Liverpool has experience signing players in January, having done so with Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo in the last two years.