The Portuguese media today shares very positive updates on Manchester United’s chase for Sporting defender Gonçalo Inácio.
Let’s start with what Record has to say. The newspaper, who had already reported the Red Devils’ intention to formalise a bid, now shows up to say that the player’s agent Miguel Pinho has been authorised by the Lions to speak to interested sides.
It’s said the representative has already told clubs that Sporting are not willing to sell Inácio for less than his €60m release clause.
Well, it turns out that as A Bola shares their own story, it’s written that Manchester United are reaching that amount.
The outlet claims that the Red Devils are preparing an offer worth €60m. They may not want to pay that much at once, though, as there’s a chance they’ll try to negotiate instalments or performance bonuses to delay that investment a little.
A Bola highlights the ‘good relationship’ there is between the clubs, following the transfers of Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, Marcos Rojo and Bruno Fernandes. That’s seen as a factor which would facilitate the talks regarding the payment methods. It’s always worth recalling that Miguel Pinho represents Fernandes as well.
The newspaper restates that Manchester United’s contacts with Sporting recently took place and the English club are preparing their offer for the coming days.
