Sporting Transfer Market: Amorim Prepares Renewed Bid for Inácio

The transfer window may have closed, but Ruben Amorim has already identified a key target for a future AC Milan move: Gonçalo Inácio. The central defender was the Portuguese coach's top priority in the final days of the window, and while the interest didn't materialize into a deal, the story might not be over yet.

According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan continues to monitor the Portuguese international and is poised to reignite their pursuit as early as January. The Rossoneri management is reportedly keen to further strengthen Amorim's squad, with Inácio emerging as a priority name for the defensive line.

The Milan club invested over 150 million euros in the transfer market that concluded last Tuesday in Italy, nearly reaching 200 million. Italian reports indicated that the club had 40 million euros set aside for the center-back, but no further developments occurred.

Amorim, therefore, missed out on the defensive reinforcement he desired, but the interest hasn't waned. With the January transfer window on the horizon, AC Milan is expected to keep Gonçalo Inácio on their radar and may attempt to persuade Sporting to part ways with their captain. It's worth noting that the Portuguese international's release clause stands at 60 million euros.