Real Madrid and Barça eye Sporting leftie after World Cup | OneFootball

Gonçalo Inácio has been one of Sporting’s most influential players this season, with consistent performances that have once again put him on the radar of the international press and several top clubs across Europe.

In Spain, newspaper AS highlights the Sporting centre-back - who missed the last match - as one of the most sought-after names on the market, stressing that his performances have not gone unnoticed and that several European giants are monitoring a possible move next summer.

Although he recently renewed his contract with Sporting until 2030, growing interest is focused mainly on his release clause, a figure seen as relatively affordable given the defender’s potential and quality: "His clause, set at €60 million, makes him one of the market’s ‘bargains’".

Among the clubs keeping the closest eye on the situation are sides such as Real Madrid and Barcelona, as well as several Premier League teams, including Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool, who could make offers after next summer’s World Cup.

In the 2025/26 season, Gonçalo Inácio - valued at €45 million - is one of Sporting’s key players. So far, the green-and-white centre-back has racked up 3,440 minutes in 39 matches, in which he has already scored two goals and provided three assists.

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