Report – Inter Milan Consider Move For Genoa Star Before Deadline Day
This according to Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They report that the Nerazzurri could aim to sign the Dane after their pursuit of Manu Kone came to nothing.
Inter Milan are already fairly well-stocked in midfield.
However, there are questions about whether the Nerazzurri have the right profiles for new coach Cristian Chivu.
Inter have a number of midfielders who suit the 3-5-2 system well.
However, Chivu has been trying to change the Nerazzurri over to a 3-4-2-1 formation. And there aren't many players who really fit into the double pivot of such s shape.
Inter Consider Move For Genoa Midfielder Morten Frendrup
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Philip Billing of Napoli battles for possession with Morten Frendrup of Genoa during the Serie A match between Napoli and Genoa at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by)
The logic was clear from Inter when they made an offer for Roma midfielder Manu Kone.
The Frenchman is a natural holding midfielder. He can win and keep possession deep on the pitch.
However, the Nerazzurri have not managed to sign Kone. Roma decided to reject their advances for the 24-year-old.
Therefore, reports the Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter could look elsewhere to bolster their midfield with a similar profile.
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