Inter Milan’s interest in signing Borussia Monchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram is fading, and PSG and AC Milan are the two teams who are ready to go head-to-head for his signature.
This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.
The Frenchman’s contract with Gladbach runs out at the end of the current month. Gladbach’s Sporting Director Roland Virkus has made admitted that the player has no intention of signing a new deal.
There is no shortage of suitors for Thuram’s signature now that he is leaving the Bundesliga club.
Inter are reportedly keen on his signature. The Nerazzurri have been in talks with the Thuram‘s representatives since the World Cup about a potential summer move.
Meanwhile, Inter had reportedly been very close to signing the Frenchman in 2021.
However, a knee injury to the player prompted them to move on to other targets, signing Joaquin Correa from Lazio instead.
Paris Saint-Germain are also widely linked with an interest in signing Thuram.
Inter Out Of The Race As PSG & AC Milan Main Candidates To Sign Marcus Thuram
According to the Gazzetta, however, Inter’s interest in signing Thuram has faded significantly.
This has left the Nerazzurri’s city rivals Milan as the main rivals to PSG for the 25-year-old’s signature.
Reportedly, the Rossoneri have been tracking Thuram for some time, and feel that they can striker with a move for him this summer.
However, Milan will have to contend with PSG’s interest. The two clubs look ready to go directly up against one another to sign the Gladbach forward.
Meanwhile, Inter reportedly have made Hertha Berlin forward Dodi Lukebakio their main alternative to signing Thuram.
The Belgian has scored eleven goals in 32 league appearances for Hertha across the season just gone despite his club being relegated. He has also scored once in one appearance in the German Cup.
Hertha reportedly want no less than €10 million for the Belgian.
