Inter have been boosted by news that their financial concerns may be less severe than initially feared, with the Nerazzurri now needing to raise half of their initial estimates.
As reported in today’s newspaper edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter had expected to face a deficit of €60 million this summer, necessitating sales of key players to raise funds before 30 June.
However, it is now thought that the Biscione will require just €30 million net transfer profit, allowing for greater room for manoeuvre in the transfer market and meaning that Inter won’t be forced into a sale of a key player immediately after the season concludes.
It is also reported that there is scope for the picture to become even rosier, with much of Inter’s financial plans dependent on progression to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Simone Inzaghi’s side hold a 1-0 aggregate lead over Porto after victory in midweek, and should they overcome the Portuguese club they would land €20m through prize money and revenue from hosting a quarter-final tie at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
Earning this figure would all but confirm that there would be no immediate need to sell a key asset before the end of June.
