Inter's search for a new right wing-back continues after missing out on the signing of Marco Palestra, who is set to join Chelsea in a deal worth up to €60m. The Nerazzurri had set aside €50m for the Atalanta-owned youngster, but will now have to look elsewhere to strengthen their squad.
Palestra's Move to Chelsea
The 21-year-old Italy talent is expected to pocket €30m over the course of his five or six-year Chelsea contract, a significant blow to Inter's transfer plans. The club will also lose starting right wing-back Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid after his €20m release clause was activated earlier this month.
Alternatives Emerge
According to reports, Inter are now considering Roma's Wesley and Fluminense's Guga as potential alternatives. Wesley, a versatile Brazilian full-back, is considered an unsellable asset by Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini, while Guga, 27, has a Portuguese passport and would not count towards Inter's non-EU quota.
Transfer Rumours
Other players linked to Inter include Nico Paz from Real Madrid, valued at around €60m, and Juventus's Andrea Cambiaso, Nottingham Forest's Dan Ndoye, and Fiorentina's Dodo, all valued in the region of €40m. Davide Frattesi could also be used in a player-plus-cash offer to both Juve and Forest.
Inter's failure to sign Palestra is a significant setback, but the club still has a substantial budget to spend and should be able to find a suitable replacement. Wesley and Guga are interesting alternatives, but it remains to be seen whether they can fill the void left by Dumfries' departure.
Inter's transfer plans have been disrupted, but the club still has the financial resources to strengthen their squad. The Nerazzurri will need to act quickly to find a new right wing-back, with the start of the new season looming. The club's inability to sign Palestra may also have implications for their Champions League ambitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Inter are considering Roma's Wesley and Fluminense's Guga, among other players, as potential replacements for Denzel Dumfries.
Chelsea paid up to €60m for Marco Palestra, with the Atalanta-owned youngster set to pocket €30m over the course of his five or six-year contract.
Inter are also linked with Nico Paz from Real Madrid, Andrea Cambiaso from Juventus, Dan Ndoye from Nottingham Forest, and Fiorentina's Dodo, among others.