Calculated Risk – Inter Milan Ready To Accelerate Talks With Udinese Over France Defender
According to FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri could soon accelerate talks with the Friulians over the French defender.
Oumar Solet has been on Inter's shortlist since January, but negotiations with Udinese have never taken off.
However, the clubs could soon open discussions over the 25-year-old's transfer to Giuseppe Meazza.
Indeed, Cristian Chivu is eager to add to his defensive options, with Solet emerging as a concrete target.
Inter Milan Set to Open Talks with Udinese over Oumar Solet
UDINE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 16: Oumar Solet of Udinese during the Serie A match between Udinese and Empoli at Stadio Friuli on February 16, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by)
Solet has found himself at the center of a rape scandal.
A similar situation deterred Inter from concretizing their interest in Icelandic forward Albert Gudmundsson.
As a result, the versatile forward ended up joining Fiorentina from Genoa.
Yet, Chivu's men are reluctant to repeat the same mistake this summer.
Therefore, they could soon lodge an official offer for Solet, who favors a move to Giuseppe Meazza.
On the other hand, Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic views the former RB Salzburg man as a crucial first-team member.
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