Milan could revisit Inacio pursuit in January as Amorim seeks reunion
Milan are still tracking Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio and may try again in the January window. A summer deal worth €40m was agreed with Sporting, but the Portuguese club could not sign a replacement in time. Coach Ruben Amorim wants to work with Inacio again because of his left-footed passing and familiarity with a back-three system.
Milan’s pursuit of Gonçalo Inácio stretches back to the closing days of the summer market. Sporting accepted a €40m proposal, yet the transfer stalled because the Portuguese club could not secure a suitable replacement before the deadline.
Amorim, now in charge at Milan, wants to work with the 25-year-old again. Inácio is a left-footed defender comfortable carrying the ball and building from the back, and he knows Amorim’s back-three demands from their Sporting spell. His aerial duels are less reliable, so defensive partners may need to compensate.
For Milan supporters, a January deal could reshape expectations for the season, while Sporting fans may confront the loss of a defensive leader. Inácio’s possible arrival may alter teammates’ roles and Milan’s build-up approach, especially if his aerial limitations require cover. The wider transfer market could also feel knock-on effects, as clubs seeking similar defenders may face higher prices or renewed competition in the winter window.