Inter Milan have reportedly submitted their first offer for sought-after Hajduk Split center-back Branimir Mlacic.

According to Sky Sport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri have lodged a €5 million bid for the 18-year-old.

Branimir Mlacic has emerged as one of the most promising defenders in European football.

Therefore, several top teams, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, have set their sights on the Croatian starlet.

However, Inter have recently accelerated their pursuit of the Hajduk teenager.

Inter Milan Submit Opening Offer for Hajduk Split Youngster Branimir Mlacic

Beppe Marotta
LUGANO, SWITZERLAND – JULY 12: FC Internazionale Sport CEO Giuseppe Marotta during Pre-season Friendly between FC Lugano v FC Internazionale at Cornaredo Stadium on July 12, 2022 in Lugano, Switzerland. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Inter could sign Mlacic in the coming days, with Hajduk inclined to accept their €5 million offer.

Furthermore, the Nerazzurri will let the young star stay in Split on loan until the end of the season to sweeten the deal.

Mlacic has already made 18 appearances this season, including 14 in the SuperSport HNL.

As such, he has been an integral part of Gonzalo Garcia’s tactical setup at Poljud.

Meanwhile, Mlacic may not be Inter’s only acquisition this month.

Indeed, Beppe Marotta is still scouring the market for Denzel Dumfries’ replacement.