Amorim wants Milan signings and eyes Sporting starter; Lions want €40m | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim continues to keep a close eye on the Portuguese market, and Gonçalo Inácio has emerged as one of the main targets to strengthen Milan’s defence. The coach knows the Portuguese international well from their time at Sporting and believes the centre-back has the ideal characteristics for his style of play.

In addition to Gonçalo Inácio, António Silva is also on the list of players being monitored by the Italian club. Even so, the Sporting defender is seen as Amorim’s top priority, especially because of his quality in build-up play and his ease in playing out from the back.

His passing ability is considered a major asset by the Portuguese coach, who wants to build a defence capable of starting attacking moves and breaking through pressing lines. The fact that the centre-back is used to the three-man defence system employed by Amorim is another factor working in his favour.

Despite Milan’s interest - who also have other players in their sights - Sporting will not make the player’s departure easy. Gonçalo Inácio, 24, is under contract until 2030 and has a release clause set at €60 million. Even so, there is a possibility that the Lions would accept negotiations for a fee in the region of €40 million.

An important figure in the Alvalade team, the defender continues to attract the attention of several European clubs. Last season, the Portuguese international featured in 46 official matches, scored three goals and provided three assists.

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