Inter risk being overtaken in the race to sign Hellas Verona starlet Marash Kumbulla, according to a report from Italian media outlet Calciomercato.com today.
The report details how the 19-year-old Albanian defender will cost around €20-25 million. The Nerazzurri already had a deal in mind, by offering the Gialloblu both Federico Dimarco and Eddie Salcedo, two players already on loan at the club. However, the Milanese club are taking too long to progress the negotiations.
Many clubs are interested in Kumbulla, the report continues, including fellow Italian side Napoli. Inter are still waiting to secure a move away for Uruguayan veteran Diego Godin and are still considering whether to finalise the deal for Kumbulla, which risks them falling behind in the race as other clubs look to close the deal.
Kumbulla has made 19 appearances across all competitions so far this season, for a total of 1581 minutes. In that time, he has scored one goal and helped the side keep seven clean sheets.