EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle could explore return to Goncalo Inacio
Jacque Talbot
- Updated: 28 Aug 2023 09:24 BST
- 3 min read
Exclusive
Newcastle could revisit a move for Goncalo Inacio late this window depending on the severity of Sven Botman’s injury, FootballTransfers is told.
The club looked at the Sporting CP defender earlier this window and laid a proposal on the table, but the youngster ended up signing fresh terms with his current side.
Inacio signed a fresh deal this summer with Sporting, with his deal running until 2027 and his release clause now at €60million. The centre-back, naturally left-footed, can play along the backline, including the flank.
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Inacio - whose FootballTranfers’ Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) algorithm ranks as €28.9m - has been linked to Liverpool and Manchester United before and is expected to make a move to England eventually.
Newcastle have been busy in Portugal this summer, though all the deals they have made so far, excluding Sandro Tonali from AC Milan, have come from the Premier League.
Antonio Silva is another Newcastle greatly admire but we understand that Benfica want to have the release clause in full - a figure close to €90m.
Both defenders are some of the most highly-rated prospects playing in Portugal today.
Newcastle FFP woes
Newcastle have to sell to buy in order to stay in line with Financial Fair Play so it’s possible that the side make an offer on an obligation-to-buy basis following an initial loan deal.
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The Magpies have lost two of their opening three Premier League games this season, while they are also contesting in the Champions League after a lengthy absence away.
The side is rich in Premier League experience but there is a need to bring in European quality as well.
The club face Brighton away in their fourth game of the season next weekend, down at the Amex Stadium.
