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Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio. Sporting CP are prepared to sell the defender in the coming weeks, but they would demand his €45 million (£39m) release clause to be paid in full. However, the Portuguese outfit are ready to negotiate the structure of the payments. They are ready to accept easily attainable bonuses, and that could simplify the transfer for the player’s suitors. Liverpool need to bring in defensive reinforcements this summer and Inacio would be a quality long-term acquisition.

Liverpool should look to bring an upgrade on the two players and Inacio has the potential to develop into a top-class defender. The 21-year-old central defender can operate as a defensive full-back as well, and his versatility will be an added bonus.