Real Madrid linked with Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio

Real Madrid have Goncalo Inacio of Sporting Lisbon on their radar, according to TEAMtalk. The report has noted that Madrid are looking at centre-backs to potentially sign in the January transfer window, and one of the players who has impressed the recruitment team is Inacio.

Madrid are now short in the centre-back position. David Alaba suffered a season-ending ACL injury against Villarreal last weekend. Antonio Rudiger and Nacho are now the two recognised centre-backs for Los Blancos. Aurelien Tchouameni is being trained to play as a central defender despite being a defensive midfielder by trade.

Inacio has been on the books of Sporting since 2012 and has established himself in the first team of the Portuguese giants. The 22-year-old is one of the best young defenders around and has a release clause of £51 million in his contract. Madrid are aiming to win the La Liga and the UEFA Champions League this season.