It seems increasingly clear that Thohir’s Inter will focus on young players who are also ready for Serie A on the transfer market. In today’s Corriere dello Sport it’s revealed that that Hellas Verona midfielder Jorginho is the new name for Branca and Ausilio. Jorginho will be closely observed on Saturday when Andrea Mandorlini’s teams come to San Siro. Inter intend to get ahead of the competition, which already is quite large, in the race for the player.
The two goals he scored against Parma on Sunday meant that the not yet 22 years old midfielder attracted interest from the major Italian clubs. “Even before there was no shortage of inquiries about him, but now, even considering that he might get the call from coach Prandelli (first the problems with the nationality must be solved with FIFA and, not jumping the gun, he will be ready to play first in December 2014), the competition will be even more extensive. Fiorentina have probably asked about him earlier, AC Milan have their eyes on him, as well as several major English clubs ( Manchester United and Arsenal).”
Meanwhile, Inter are very impressed by the young player’s versatility as he can cover all positions in midfield and even play as trequartista if necessary. He also has the ability to combine quantity and quality. Next year, a key objective will be to sign a midfielder who can also play in front of the defense ( Cambiasso and Mudingayi’s contracts will expire) and Jorginho’s name will be considered as well as Pirlo’s (one of Thohir’s favorite players). A signing of the latter would, however, be a major departure from the youth project.
Verona value Jorginho (who already has scored five goals in eight games) to 10 million euros and Inter have an excellent relationship with the club after the previous agreements that have brought the defender Bianchetti and striker Longo to Verona. The player’s agent Joao Santos will arrive in Italy within the next few days to renew and adjust the contract and perhaps in secret visit Milan for a first contact.
Source: fcinternews.it