Lautaro Martinez is anything but certain to remain at Inter for next season, according to a report in the Italian media today.
Corriere della Sera’s print edition warned El Toro could be the player sacrificed by the Nerazzurri as they look for capital gains and a healthy influx of cash in the summer.
Lautaro would guarantee Inter a big profit, even despite the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which could be necessary if they are to sign reinforcements.
Inter will have to reduce their wage bill during the transfer window while any signings will have to be self-financed.
Suning are on the brink of securing a €250 million loan deal from Bain Capital, the report continued, with the agreement likely to be finalised in the coming weeks.
Inter president Steven Zhang can then focus on planning the club’s future, which will either involve revamped ambitions or a continuation of this year’s austerity.
Zhang thanked Inter’s players for ‘an incredible journey’ today when he visited the squad and Conte at Appiano Gentile.
The Milan-based paper said he had also reassured them about Inter’s outstanding salaries, which are due to be paid by the end of May.
