Inter may look to sign Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli in the summer, as a replacement for the departing Borja Valero, according to a report from today’s paper edition of the Turin based newspaper Tuttosport.
The report details how the Nerazzurri and Neroverdi have a very good relationship, further improved once Beppe Marotta joined Inter. The Milanese club will activate the buy option on Italian midfielder Stefano Sensi in the summer and may use those discussions to bring up Locatelli.
The 22-year-old Italian midfielder can play as a mezzala and a backup for Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, the report continues. He would only cost Inter around €25 million, a low price considering his young age and great potential.
Locatelli, who is contracted to Sassuolo until 2023, has made 21 appearances across all competitions so far this season, for a total of 1656 minutes. In that time, he has provided three assists and become a core part of the first team after settling in.
