Roma star Manu Kone has reportedly emerged as a top target for Inter Milan heading into the summer transfer window.
According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri are ready to break the bank to sign the French midfielder.
The runaway Serie A leaders are preparing for a major midfield overhaul.
Indeed, several first-team stalwarts could cut ties with the San Siro outfit at the end of the season.
In addition to fringe ace Davide Frattesi, Inter could also part ways with Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu.
Cristian Chivu’s men will entertain offers for both players, but only a mind-blowing figure would convince them to offload the Italian midfielder.
Inter Milan to Place Manu Kone at the Center of Summer’s Midfield Overhaul
Despite playing a prominent role in Chivu’s setup this term, Calhanoglu could join Galatasaray in the coming months.
Indeed, the Turkish heavyweights remain hellbent on signing the 32-year-old after failing to lure him to Istanbul last summer.
Meanwhile, Calhanoglu’s potential exit would leave a huge gap in the middle of the park.
Therefore, Inter have set their sights on Manu Kone, who has been on Beppe Marotta’s shortlist for almost a year.
However, the Frenchman won’t come cheap, with Roma slapping a €40 million price tag on the 24-year-old.
Agreed. Inter does have money,the question is will they spend it or will they have to sell first to buy.
I hope we don’t waste 2 months trying to sign him.
This is a very crucial signing for inter’s midfield,a “kante” type profile in mid.In attack creative forwards who can dribble is also a priority.,and FAST defenders who can defend and i stress on fast. Last but not least a keeper who isn’t afraid to dive to make a save.I would go with Svilar.
This is the biggest priority signing this summer I would say, This guy is a game changer so a must buy as he is a complete midfielder (defend and attack). Get Stankovic back and focus on sales and yes fast defenders (Solet & Gilet). The main question as always is do we have the money?
we need 6 or 7 players if bastoni leaves, yes agree we also need dribblers. We need to let go of Acerbi/Martinez/Darmian/De Vrij/Mhiki, sell Fratessi/Barella/Thuram/Henrique/Hakan. Sadly we need a major overhaul as our management keep pushing everything to the next year (with our expendables team) or buying players like Diouf/Henrique. We need quality over quantity and some guys from the youth to bring energy to start a new cycle.
Agreed.Inter does have money,the question is will they spend it or will they have to sell first to buy.