The Portuguese international Goncalo Inacio has a lengthy history with Liverpool, and the latest information about him sounds interesting.

According to today’s issue of the Record (news image below), the Reds sent one of their scouts to Jose Alvalade Stadium to watch the defender in the Europa League encounter against Sturm Graz.

Inacio contributed 45 minutes of action and two goals to Sporting’s 3-0 triumph.

A reliable news source claims that Liverpool has been compiling data on the player for several months. The Merseysiders will “certainly” become more interested in signing the player after his midweek performance and will work hard to do so in the days ahead.

The Anfield club is not the only one in the race. The 22-year-old is reportedly being courted by teams like Newcastle and Manchester United, who are bitter rivals of the Lions.

Sporting apparently plans to accept bids for the Seleccao star as early as next month, but they won’t let him go unless the release clause of £51.6 million (60 million euros) is satisfied.

Inacio has already won the Liga Nos title with the Lisbon team, who are now atop the league standings after 13 games.

Inacio Goncalo of Portugal

Liverpool is interested in the injured Joel Matip, a loyal worker at Anfield whose contract expires in June 2024.

As one of the best young central defenders in the world, Inacio can help Jurgen Klopp’s defense.

Do you believe Liverpool should sign him next month for £51.6 million?