Sporting Lisbon Defender Goncalo Inacio is still a target for Newcastle United this summer.
Despite his youth, the 22-year-old center defender has made 171 senior appearances for the club after graduating from the prestigious Sporting Lisbon academy.
Inacio made 32 league appearances for the Portuguese team last season as they advanced all the way to the championship.
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The center defender has a €60 million release clause in his Sporting Lisbon contract and is desired in the current transfer window.
Newcastle was linked to Inacio earlier this year after failing in their effort to recruit the teenage center-back in 2022.
Newcastle is still keeping a watch on Inacio this summer, reports Inside Futbol.
Even with the acquisition of Lloyd Kelly, Eddie Howe desires to add another center-back.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are also interested in the Portuguese player.
With three years remaining on his deal, Inacio is reportedly worth €44 million to Sporting Lisbon.
Although his skills allow him to play as a right-back or a midfielder as well, Inácio has been used primarily as a central defender.
He is recognized for his anticipation, poise, judgment, positioning, tackling, and passing skills, which includes long-range passes that allow him to thwart attacks and then play the ball out or initiate offensive moves from the back.
He is also praised for his strength, agility and quickness.
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