Lecce are ahead of the likes of Bologna and Empoli in the race to sign Inter Milan midfielder Giovanni Fabbian on loan this summer.
This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, who report that only the question of the formula of a transfer currently stands in the way of a deal for the Calabrians to sign the 20-year-old on a season-long loan.
Fabbian is hot property following his outstanding season out on loan with Reggina in Serie B.
The young midfielder had shone for the Nerazzurri’s Primavera team during the prior campaign. However, he made the step up to senior football very well, never looking out of place playing for Reggina.
The 20-year-old will not be without suitors for the upcoming season.
The Inter midfielder was named as the Calabrian team’s best player of the season.
Now, Inter have a decision to make about what comes next for Fabbian.
All of Napoli, Lazio, and Atalanta are reportedly fans of the 20-year-old.
Lecce Lead Bologna & Empoli In The Race For Signature Of Inter Starlet Giovanni Fabbian
Inter do not want to sell Fabbian on a permanent basis, however.
Accordingly, it looks clear that the next step for the Italy Under-21 international will be a loan move within Serie A.
Bologna and Empoli are among the teams tracking Fabbian, the Corriere reports. They would like to sign him on loan for the season.
However, the team with the best chance of signing Fabbian is Lecce, according to the Corriere.
The Giallorossi are well-known for their proficiency at developing young players. In this respect, they see Fabbian as an ideal player to refine and polish over next season.
However, Lecce are insistent on the loan containing a purchase option, and then a buyback clause for Inter. If the Nerazzurri do not agree to this condition, then a deal won’t likely happen.
