Inter Milan are looking at Barcelona’s Eric Garcia as a possible alternative on the right of defense if they’re unable to sign Chelsea star Kalidou Koulibaly.

This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, who report that the 22-year-old Spanish international is on the Nerazzurri’s radar as a backup option to Koulibaly.

Inter will have to make some significant reinforcements to their backline during the summer transfer window.

The most drastic of these could come on the right side of the back three.

Replacing Milan Skriniar is the priority, given that the Slovakian will leave to join Paris Saint-Germain. However, Skriniar is not the only player who’ll be departing.

Tuttosport report that Danilo D’Ambrosio is very likely to leave on a free transfer when his contract expires. The veteran former Torino man’s deal runs out at the end of this month.

As such, Inter will certainly be looking to sign at least one player capable of playing on the right of the back three.

Inter Line Up Barcelona Star Eric Garcia As Koulibaly Alternative

In their search, Inter have made Chelsea defender Koulibaly the main target.

In recent days, the Nerazzurri have accelerated their pursuit of the 31-year-old Senegalese international. They are asking Chelsea to sign Koulibaly on loan.

Given Koulibaly’s extensive experience and proven quality playing in Serie A with Napoli, he’s Inter’s priority.

The Nerazzurri would see signing Koulibaly as an ideal way of replacing Skriniar without there being a dip in quality.

However, there is no guarantee that Inter will be able to sign the Senegalese. Chelsea will have to open up to loaning out a player they paid big money for just twelve months ago.

Moreover, there is competition for Koulibaly’s signature with Bayern Munich reportedly keen.

As such, Inter aren’t putting all their eggs in the Koulibaly.

According to Tuttosport, the Nerazzurri are also tracking former Manchester City star Eric Garcia.

The Spaniard joined Barcelona from the Cityzens in the summer of 2021. He has made 68 appearances for the Blaugranas to date.