Inter Milan are aiming to negotiate a lower fee for Germany under-21 defender Yann Bisseck than his release clause from Aarhus.
This according to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInter1908, who report that one way or the other the Nerazzurri will wrap up the signing of the 22-year-old on a five-year deal soon, but that they are hoping to do so at a lower fee than expected.
Bisseck has been one of the first players who Inter have worked to sign for this summer transfer window.
The Nerazzurri have identified the former Koln youth academy product as an ideal young defensive reinforcement.
Bisseck will reportedly join as a backup to Alessandro Bastoni. During the season just gone the 24-year-old has had no real deputy in the squad.
Either Francesco Acerbi has shifted to the left or Federico Dimarco has moved into defense when Bastoni has been out.
Now the Nerazzurri will have a true backup for Bastoni. Bisseck is used to playing on the left of a back three despite being right-footed.
Moreover, the versatile Bisseck could also used on the right side of defense.
Inter Milan Want To Negotiate Discount On Yann Bisseck Purchase With Aarhus
Inter have already signalled the intention to trigger the release clause of Bisseck from Danish club Aarhus.
The Danes have confirmed that the Nerazzurri have offered the necessary amount to sign the 22-year-old, and that they will pay €7 million in two instalments of €3.5 million.
However, Sky report, Inter are doing a bit of a U-turn. They are hoping that they can negotiate a lower fee.
The Nerazzurri are also trying to open Aarhus up to the possibility of spreading the fee out over several years rather than just paying it in the two instalments.
However, Sky reports, if Inter cannot negotiate the fee down, then they will pay the release clause.
Bisseck is in Milan, and by all accounts soon to become an Inter player.
If Aarhus close the door to any alternative offers, then the Nerazzurri will simply pay the release clause. Then, they will work to complete Bisseck’s signing within the next 48 hours or so.
The player is ready for his medicals and then to sign his contract.