Suning could still recruit a new investor at Inter despite not wanting to sell the club, according to a report in the Italian media today.
As per Corriere dello Sport’s print edition, Fortress are in advanced talks with Suning over a €250 million deal which would help the Chinese retail giant cover Inter’s short-term financial costs.
However, the Rome-based publication has also referenced a report from Caixin in China which suggests Suning will be unable to continue beyond the end of the season at Inter – unless they find a financial partner.
BC Partners and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are therefore not out of the running yet to buy into the club, despite the imminent agreement with Fortress.
Caixin’s article warned Suning may need to sell off more of its assets in order to sort the company’s finances, having already sold €2.3 billion in shares at Suning.com to the Chinese state.
Inter could be one of the next assets they sacrifice, the report suggested, although the Zhang family appears to have decided they do not want to sell the Nerazzurri now.
