Gonçalo Inácios FC Barcelona have reportedly stepped up their search for central defensive depth by holding a meeting between sporting director Deco and Gonçalo Inácio’s agent, signaling the club’s intention to pursue the Sporting CP defender as a long-term solution at the back Barca UniversalTransfer Feed.
Inácio has emerged as the standout option among a shortlist of five defenders Barca are monitoring. His left-footed versatility and strong positional play make him a natural fit to fill gaps created by departures and the uncertain future of key defenders like Inigo Martínez and Andreas Christensen Barca Universal+1Transfer Feed.
The meeting reflects Barcelona’s strategic shift toward shoring up defensive liabilities—throwing early support behind a move for Inácio ahead of broader negotiations during the upcoming winter or 2026 transfer window Barca UniversalTransfer Feed.