Inter-Josep Martinez: we’re almost there. Yesterday, further steps forward were made to fill the space left empty by the departure of Audero, who returned to Sampdoria at the end of his loan, in the role of deputy Sommer and, in perspective, perhaps as future Nerazzurri number one. A verbal agreement would have been reached with the 26-year-old Spaniard, who has been at Genoa, former Leipzig for two years. With the Ligurian club holding the player’s contract until 2025, however, work is being done both on the outlay (around 10 million) and, in addition, on a technical compensation. There are two main names. Satriano, 23-year-old central striker, scored 6 goals this season on loan at Brest, finishing third in Ligue1.
And Oristanio: 21-year-old attacking midfielder, 2 goals and an assist this season with Cagliari (who would like to keep him). Also on the table are Pio Esposito, a center forward born in 2005 currently bought out by Spezia with whom he has played 38 games, scoring 3 goals, as well as Zanotti, a defensive winger born in 2003 who has just returned from a season in Switzerland at San Gallo (and requested by Lugano). Still on the subject of exits, the statements of Fabregas from Como yesterday regarding Sensi are worth recording: “Obviously he is a player that I can like, he is very strong. Let’s see how the market goes”. Recently, regarding De Vrij, other statements had also arrived from his agent Pastorello: “There have been several interests from some important Dutch clubs, but he still sees himself one hundred percent at Inter”.
The defender, 32 years old, with 33 games of the season, will expire in 2025. Speaking of 2025, a stalemate for Dumfries, involved with De Vrij with the Netherlands. Aston Villa likes the full-back and there is no agreement for the renewal with Inter who have identified various profiles to replace him: Ndoye (Bologna), Sugawara (Az Alkmaar), Holm (returning to Spezia after the loan to Atalanta). Defensive phase in the thoughts (of course) also of Milan. Starting from a midfield that wants more of a filter.
In pole position there is always Fofana, a French international, 25 years old, who has declared his exit (“we agree to leave with the club”) from Monaco, after a season of 32 appearances, 4 goals and the same number of assists. However, the Rabiot suggestion remains in the background: the contract with Juventus is expiring, the agreement for the renewal has not arrived, the salary request is more than 7 million (but he would arrive at Milan on a free transfer). Meanwhile, another lead is also being explored which leads to the Dutch Wieffer: 26 years old, from Feyenoord, flexible, 188 centimeters tall, fresh from a year of 6 goals and 4 assists. On the other hand, after the agreement for the redemption of De Ketelaere by Atalanta, there is Pobega who ended up in Fiorentina’s notebook. Ibrahimovic closed the doors for the stars Maignan, Theo Hernandez and Leao: “They are among the strongest in their role, they have long contracts, they are happy here. They will stay.” But also: “Renewal for the first two (they expire in 2026)? Anything can happen.”
However, Theo Hernandez could become part of the intrigue between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid for Alphonso Davies. It could be a sui generis “plan B” and is followed above all by the Bavarians who, however, would have to shell out 70-80 million to Milan to get him. On the wing, Florenzi could leave to join Bologna. Going into the match it is always a run-off between Emerson Royal (Tottenham) and Cash (Aston Villa) with the former the favourite. In the center the known profiles are those of Brassier (Brest) and Diogo Leite (Union Berlin).
Ibrahimovic spoke of a Milan that will be younger, in relation to the departures of Giroud and Kjaer. But Hummels could represent a great temptation: the 35-year-old central defender has made his farewell to Borussia Dortmund official after 508 games.
Luca Mignani
