Amorim wants Milan signings and 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 qualities for his playing model.

Alongside 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 priority, especially because of his quality in building play and his ease in playing out from the back.

His passing ability is considered a major asset for the Portuguese manager, who wants to put together a defence capable of launching 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 side, the defender continues to attract the attention of several European clubs.

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