Barcelona among clubs interested in making a move for Portuguese international

Barcelona among clubs interested in making a move for Portuguese international

With the summer transfer window just around the corner, one of Barcelona’s key priorities is to shore up their ranks in the defensive unit. The club are ideally looking for a long-term replacement for Inigo Martinez.

Alessandro Bastoni has emerged as the top target, with the club even reportedly having an agreement over personal terms. But negotiations with Inter Milan are proving to be difficult.

That is why Barcelona are looking at other options as well in their quest to find a reliable defensive partner for Pau Cubarsi.

Inacio on Barcelona’s radar

According to Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t ESPN), Barcelona are among a host of clubs monitoring Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio ahead of the summer window.

The 24-year-old has been one of the standout defenders in European football this season, making 42 appearances for Sporting and cementing his place as a key figure for the Portuguese club.

Goncalo Inacio has emerged as a potential defensive target for Barcelona. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)