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Ruben Amorim wants Sporting CP reunion at Man Utd as Red Devils line up summer move for centre-back Goncalo Inacio

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<p>According to<a href="https://www.abola.pt/futebol/noticias/o-valor-para-levar-goncalo-inacio-do-sporting-2025032700295828182" target="_blank"> <em>A Bola</em></a><em>, </em>Inacio has long been on United’s transfer radar as they have been tracking his progress for the last couple of years. However, despite the speculation, United instead pursued Leny Yoro, leaving the door open for a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/viktor-gyokeres-ousmane-diomande-sporting-cp-stars-follow-ruben-amorim-premier-league/blt45c1625a2d215cc5" target="_blank">potential approach for Inacio in the future.</a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Sporting have made their position clear and will not sell Inacio for anything less than €45 million (£38m/$49m). Given United’s recent shift toward prioritising younger players with long-term potential, Inacio’s price tag fits well within their new recruitment strategy of signing promising talents. His ability to play out from the back, composure on the ball, and experience at both club and international levels <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-real-madrid-rival-transfer-pursuit-sporting-goncalo-inacio/blt58c6bbc7b3fb1921" target="_blank">make him an ideal addition</a> to the squad.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>A defensive overhaul is likely at United in the summer, with several players expected to depart. Veteran defender Jonny Evans is set to leave, while Victor Lindelof is reportedly growing frustrated with his limited role and could seek a move. This creates an opportunity for fresh defensive signings like Inacio and Yoro to make their mark at Old Trafford.</p><p>However, United are also considering other options beyond the Sporting star. One of the names linked is Fenerbahce’s highly-rated teenager Yusuf Akcicek, who has already drawn comparisons to Raphael Varane, with former United boss Jose Mourinho reportedly impressed by his potential.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>While transfer talks continue behind the scenes, United’s immediate focus is on their upcoming fixtures. The Red Devils will return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday evening before hosting Manchester City in a high-stakes derby on April 6.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

Ruben Amorim wants Sporting CP reunion at Man Utd as Red Devils line up summer move for centre-back Goncalo Inacio | Goal.com

Ruben Amorim wants Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio at Manchester United, with the Red Devils reportedly lining up a summer move.

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