Sampdoria are not giving up in trying to bring back Inter Milan goalkeeper Filip Stankovic despite interest from Venezia and Nantes.
This according to Italian transfer journalist Nicolo Schira, via FCInterNews.
Inter are virtually certain to send keeper Stankovic out on another loan next season.
The Serb spent last season on loan with Sampdoria.
The Blucerchiati had a purchase option that would have become an obligation to sign Stankovic on a permanent basis at the end of last season had they won promotion to Serie A.
However, Sampdoria failed to do so.
Therefore, Stankovic is likely to go to a different club on loan.
Sampdoria had in fact shown an interest in bringing Stankovic back to Liguria for next season.
However, it has been teams in Serie A that have really come forward. Empoli had sounded out a loan for the 22-year-old.
But it has been Venezia who have really pushed for a deal as far as Serie A teams. The newly-promoted team are looking for a new keeper, and have been in negotiations with Inter.
Meanwhile, Nantes are keen to bring Stankovic to Ligue 1.
Sampdoria Haven’t Given Up On Bringing Back Inter Keeper Filip Stankovic
But according to Italian journalist Schira, Sampdoria still haven’t given up on bringing back Stankovic.
The Ligurian club may have failed to win promotion to Serie A last season.
However, Sampdoria are still seeking continuity this summer. They want to build on last campaign, which saw them reach the promotion playoffs after a rocky start.
And keeping Stankovic would be an important part of that aim.
The Serb was an important player for Sampdoria in goal last season.
It will be up to Stankovic to decide upon his future in the next few days.
The 23-year-old could prioritize top flight football in a new experience. But on the other hand, it cannot be ruled out that he will decide to stick with Sampdoria for another season.
