Porto striker Mehdi Taremi is “all but officially” an Inter Milan player.
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.
Mehdi Taremi One Step Away From Summer Inter Transfer
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.
Inter will pay a sign-on commission, although it is not yet certain how much that will be.
And the Nerazzurri have put a two-year contract worth around €3.5 million net per season on the table. This would also contain the option of a further season
According to Tuttosport, Taremi is ready to accept this offer.
The Porto striker wants to continue his career at the top level in Europe.
At the moment, Taremi is at the Asian Cup with the Iranian national team.
Therefore, nothing will become official whilst the 31-year-old’s focus is on his international duty.
But once Taremi returns to Europe, Tuttosport report, Inter could work quickly to make the Porto striker’s summer transfer official.
