Manchester United are interested in signing Goncalo Inacio from Sporting Lisbon this month.
According to a report from To the ballThe Premier League side have contacted the player's agent Miguel Pinho about a potential move and are ready to sign the 23-year-old on loan with an obligation to buy.
The defender's agent has close ties with Manchester United and also manages Portuguese international midfielder Bruno Fernandes. The player has been linked with Liverpool also.
The report indicates that Benio was in England earlier this week for a meeting with Manchester United. It remains to be seen whether he can facilitate this move before the window closes.
Manchester United could use Goncalo Inacio
Manchester United have looked weak this season and need to strengthen their defence. The 23-year-old could be the perfect acquisition. The left-footed central defender is versatile enough to operate as a full-back and could be an asset for the Red Devils.
Players like Luke Shaw and Terrell Malasia have had their fair share of injury problems, and Inacio could become a temporary left-back until the end of the season. Ruben Amorim knows the player well having worked with him at Sporting Lisbon, and the player could be attracted to the idea of a reunion with his former manager as well.
Meanwhile, More football Manchester United are allegedly considering signing the player on loan with an obligation to buy worth €40 million. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs will agree on the deal.
The opportunity to move to the Premier League would be exciting for the young defender, and he will be looking to establish himself in English football. Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in the world, and most players will be attracted to the idea of playing for them.
