Liverpool are ready to give Arne Slot what he wants this summer by attempting to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio, according to reports.
The Reds announced the arrival of the Dutchman as their new manager after .
Klopp has left in a good state after bringing in Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo last summer to replace the departing Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.
Slot could be on to a good thing with a few good signings in the summer and reports in Spain insist that the former Feyenoord boss is a particular fan of Sporting centre-back Inacio.
It is understood that Slot is planning a stunning move for his great desire Inacio in his first signing as Liverpool boss in a transfer that could surprise many in a total offensive .
Inacio wants a move to the Premier League in the summer and Liverpool appear to be his preferred destination and would fit well into Slot s vision of the game .
Despite interest from Manchester United and Newcastle United, it is thought Liverpool are leading the race for his signature and are willing to pay Inacio s €60 million release clause to ensure his signing .
Glen Johnson thinks the most pressing issue for Slot at Liverpool will be working out the so-called deadwood ahead of a summer of activity.
Johnson said: It will probably be working out the so-called deadwood. At the end of the season, every team has deadwood, whether that’s people coming to the end of their contracts or people not wanting to be there.
