A report in the Italian press identifies Alfred Gudmundsson, Bento and Alessandro Buongiorno as the primary transfer targets for Inter Milan this summer.
The Nerazzurri have already acquired the services of Mehdi Taremi and Piotr Zielinski. The Iranian striker and Polish midfielder will arrive as free agents once their respective contracts with Porto and Napoli expire at the end of the month.
But according to Tuttosport via FcInter1908, the Italian champions will be aiming to strengthen another three positions.
The first is the goalkeeper’s department, as Emil Audero is likely heading towards the exit door. The 27-year-old spent his season on loan from Sampdoria but Inter are unlikely to spend 7 million euros to activate their buy option.
Therefore, the Nerazzurri have identified Bento as the ideal replacement. The 24-year-old would primarily serve as Yann Sommer’s understudy before eventually taking the torch.
However, Athletico Paranaense are requesting 20M for his services, and a bidding war could ensue involving several suitors.
Therefore, the Serie A giants have identified Genoa goalkeeper Josep Martinez as their Plan B.
Inter Milan Pinpoint Gudmundsson, Bento & Buongiorno As Primary Targets
The source then discusses the defensive department. With Francesco Acerbi undergoing surgery, the management feels the need to sign a younger alternative.
While Buogiorno remains the primary target, Torino’s asking price of 40-45 million euros could scare them away.
Hence, the Nerazzurri could resort to his more affordable Granata teammate Perr Schuurs, or Udinese’s Jaka Bijol.
Finally, Simone Inzaghi has reportedly requested an additional striker to join Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, Marko Arnautovic and Taremi.
The source thus names Gudmundsson as the right profile for the role. The Iceland international would add some flair to the attacking department.
Nevertheless, the 26-year-old won’t come cheap, with Genoa reportedly seeking at least 35 million.
