According to Apito Final, Chelsea are involved in an intense competition to sign Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio. The Blues and five other European giants are showing a strong interest in the Portuguese centre-back, who can be signed by triggering his €60 million release clause. Inacio could transfer this summer.

According to reports, Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has requested the signing of Sporting CP central defender Goncalo Inacio during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Chelsea are interested in 24-year-old Sporting centre-back Gonçalo Inácio, with Liverpool and Manchester United also paying attention to the player. Interest has also come from FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, and while his contract includes a €60 million release clause, the fee is negotiable. The defender's contract runs until 2030, he has 20 caps for Portugal, and his current market value is €40.00m according to Transfermarkt.