Real Madrid manager Mourinho likes €60 million-rated Portuguese defender – report | OneFootball

With Jose Mourinho at the helm of affairs, Real Madrid are carrying out a major defensive overhaul this summer.

Three new signings have already been made in the form of Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, and Marc Cucurella.

The Portuguese tactician wants to bring in another centre-back before the new season starts, with various names being linked.

Indeed, Nico Schlotterbeck of Borussia Dortmund, Tomas Araujo of SL Benfica, and Manchester City’s Ruben Dias have been touted as transfer targets. Now, a new name has been added to the list.

Mourinho likes Goncalo Inacio

Goncalo Inacio on Real Madrid’s radar. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

According to journalist Ruben Martin of AS, Mourinho has added the name of Sporting CP and Portugal defender Goncalo Inacio to the list of potential targets for Real Madrid.

The 24-year-old is a left-footed central defender, a profile that the new manager likes, making him an option for this summer.

However, Inacio recently signed a new contract with Sporting CP last year, committing to the club until the summer of 2030, making the deal difficult to pull off.

The journalist claims that any move for the Portuguese international will cost around €60 million in the summer.

Should Real Madrid move for Inacio?

Will Real Madrid move for Inacio? (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

Inacio ticks a lot of boxes for Real Madrid – strong, physical, left-footed, and with his prime years ahead of him.

However, a fee of €60 million, which could rise further if more clubs enter the race, for the player might seem steep, especially considering that they will also need to spend heavy on the signing of a new central midfielder as well.

Someone like Schlotterbeck, who could cost lesser, thanks to the €50 million release clause in his new contract at Borussia Dortmund might be a more prudent option.

The German international is more experienced and would also add another leadership presence in the dressing room at the Santiago Bernabeu.