Report – Oaktree Want Cesc Fabregas At Inter Milan If Inzaghi Makes Shock Al-Hilal Move
Oaktree Capital reportedly want Como coach Cesc Fabregas at Inter Milan if Simone Inzaghi were to leave for Al-Hilal.
This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Corriere della Sera, via FCInterNews.
The rumours linking Simone Inzaghi to Al-Hilal have been persistent over the last few days.
Reportedly, the Saudi Pro League club have made a huge financial offer to try and lure the 49-year-old Inter coach.
For their part, Inter do not have any intention of parting ways with Inzaghi.
The Nerazzurri's plan remains to try and agree on a new contract with Inzaghi. They'll sit down with the former Lazio coach after the Champions League final to offer an extension and plan for the future.
However, Inter Milan do need to have a contingency plan in case Inzaghi tells them that he has accepted Al-Hilal's offer. The absolutely gargantuan figures he could earn could turn his head.
Therefore, the Nerazzurri are drawing up a list of candidates to replace Inzaghi behind the scenes.
The Corriere della Sera report that Inter President Beppe Marotta would see Max Allegri as an ideal replacement for Inzaghi.
The Nerazzurri President trusts Allegri, who he worked with very successfully at Juventus.
However, reports the Corriere della Sera, Inter owners Oaktree Capital would prefer to go a different route.
The Nerazzurri owners don't want a veteran coach like Allegri – they'd prefer a younger and more exciting candidate.
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