Inter Milan are preparing to sign Porto striker Mehdi Taremi on a free transfer to replace Alexis Sanchez next summer.
This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews.
Taremi was already a player on Inter’s radar last summer.
The Nerazzurri had sounded out a possible move for the Iranian in the aftermath of the collapse of their relationship with Romelu Lukaku.
In the end, Inter signed Marko Arnautovic from Bologna as the lower-cost option instead.
Meanwhile, Inter’s city rivals AC Milan tried to sign Taremi. But talks between the Rossoneri and the 31-year-old’s representatives collapsed on deadline day.
Therefore, Taremi stayed at Porto for the current season.
But the Iranian’s contract with the Portuguese giants runs out at the end of June.
And Inter’s penchant for signing players on free transfers is well-known. Therefore, the Nerazzurri have been working behind the scenes to reignite their pursuit of Taremi.
Inter To Sign Mehdi Taremi As A Replacement For Alexis Sanchez
The talks between Inter and Taremi’s representatives have been ongoing for weeks.
With the January transfer window open, Inter can now formally negotiate on the terms of a deal with The 31-year-old.
And Tuttosport confirm recent reports that Inter are working fast to work out a deal with Taremi for the summer transfer window.
The Iranian will sign a three-year deal with the Nerazzurri.
And Taremi will fill a particular hole in the Nerazzurri’s squad.
At the moment, Inter have four senior strikers. Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, Marko Arnautovic, and Alexis Sanchez.
Sanchez is currently only under contract with the club until the end of June.
And there are not currently any indications that the Nerazzurri will offer the Chilean a new contract.
Therefore, there will have to be a replacement for Sanchez in the attack. And Taremi will be that player, according to Tuttosport.
