Report – Inter Milan Have €90m Budget To Strengthen Midfield: Six Candidates Revealed
According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, they boast a substantial €90 million budget for a top-class midfielder.
Furthermore, Cristian Chivu's charges have already drawn a six-player shortlist, featuring Manu Kone as the most notable name.
However, Roma are reluctant to sell the Frenchman, who enjoyed an impressive first season in Serie A last year.
Therefore, the San Siro giants have identified five more targets.
Inter Milan Compile Six-Man Shortlist to Strengthen Midfield
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 15: Éderson of Atalanta BC and Amir Richardson of ACF Fiorentina in action during the Serie A match between Atalanta and Fiorentina at Gewiss Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by)
Atalanta star Ederson has been on Inter's radar since the beginning of the summer.
Yet, like in the case of Ademola Lookman, La Dea will not let the Brazilian go unless they receive a mammoth offer.
With that in mind, Inter have devised a contingency plan in the form of Parma's Mandela Keita.
However, he is only a 'Plan B.'
Meanwhile, Chivu's men are monitoring three players outside Italy.
Benfica's Florentino, Brighton's Matt O'Riley, and Rennes' Djaoui Cisse are the remaining options.

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