Liverpool could bring in a replacement for Virgil van Dijk this summer
As reported by Football Insider, Liverpool are interested in bringing in Goncalo Inacio this summer, the team believes the 22-year-old defender could serve to be a long-term replacement for the Reds’ skipper and world-class defender, Virgil Van Dijk.
The report claims that Liverpool have ‘concrete interest’ in finalizing a deal for the Portuguese defender. However, Inacio won’t come cheap. It is estimated that any deal for the 22-year-old would run the team at least £40m.
The Reds are not in the habit of splurging insane amounts of money on players, so a £40m deal for Inacio seems well within the team’s range and budget for the summer. Inacio has made over 49 appearances for Sporting CP this season.
The 22-year-old has spent the majority of his time playing as a center-back and has somehow managed to rack up five goal contributions for the Portuguese side. Much like Liverpool skipper, Virgil van Dijk, Inacio is a natural leader.
Moreover, the 22-year-old is nigh impossible to beat for most attackers. If that ability of his can translate and bear fruit over in the Premier League the Reds will have found a solid piece for the future. With Van Dijk approaching 32 now would be the perfect time to bring in a replacement.
The Dutch defender has a few years left in the top flight. Anyone who plays under Van Dijk over the next few years will be able to extract and benefit from his wealth of experience.
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Hopefully, the Reds can complete a deal for Inacio this summer. The sooner they get him, the more he’ll be able to learn from Van Dijk before he’s ready to depart from Anfield as well.
