Arsenal are reportedly making a move to outbid Liverpool for a highly coveted target, Gonçalo Inácio, a young central defender from Sporting CP. The 22-year-old has attracted significant attention after impressive performances both for Sporting and the Portuguese national team, and several top clubs are now in competition to secure his services
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Liverpool had initially been favorites to sign Inácio, with Jürgen Klopp keen on strengthening his defense, particularly following their recent struggles with injuries. However, it seems Arsenal are now in pole position to land the promising defender. Reports indicate that Arsenal are preparing a €60 million bid, which includes €40 million upfront plus €20 million in potential bonuses
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Arsenal’s pursuit of Inácio aligns with their broader transfer plans under Mikel Arteta, who is looking to bolster his squad further as they push for a Premier League title. The Gunners have already spent heavily in previous windows but may need to offload some players, with Folarin Balogun and Thomas Partey rumored to be on their way out to make room for new arrivals
With Arsenal now setting the pace, it looks like they could hijack Liverpool’s plans for Inácio, potentially signaling the start of an intense transfer battle this winted