Inter Milan Eyeing Up €20M Rated Genoa & Parma Midfielders – Ex Napoli Star Could Leave

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28-07-2025

Inter Milan are eyeing up Genoa midfielder Morten Frendrup and Parma's Mandela Keita, while Piotr Zielinski could leave this summer.
This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They report that Frendrup and Keita would both cost at least €20 million.
Inter Milan are thinking about a shakeup in midfield, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport.
The aim would be to bring in a player suitable for the central positions in the 3-4-2-1 formation that coach Cristian Chivu is aiming to transition the team to playing.
Therefore, the Nerazzurri want a physical, dynamic player with strong tackling and ball-winning ability. A midfielder who can cover extra ground behind the attack.
And according to the Gazzetta, there are a couple of names from within Serie A on Inter's list.
Inter Eyeing Up Frendrup & Keita – Zielinski Could Leave
PARMA, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Mandela keita of Parma calcio during the Serie A match between Parma and Monza at Stadio Ennio Tardini on December 28, 2024 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by)
Inter have long been admirers of Genoa midfielder Morten Frendrup. And the Dane is a player who would certainly add muscle to the Nerazzurri's midfield options.
Genoa would want at least €20 million to sell Frendrup this summer.
That is also the same price bracket for Mandela Keita of Parma. The Emilians paid around €15 million to sign the Belgian last summer, and would expect to sell him on for a profit.
Keita is a player who Inter coach Cristian Chivu is already familiar with, having worked with him at the Stadio Enrico Tardini.
And like Frendrup, Keita certainly has the profile of an athletic, ball-winning midfielder who could support the attack.
To make an investment in either of these players, however, Inter would have to make sales first.
The Nerazzurri are pushing for a deal to sign Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. The Nigerian will cost north of €40 million.
Therefore, Inter's budget will be just about exhausted.
However, Inter could look to fund a deal for a new midfielder by making some sales.
Kristjan Asllani is certainly one midfielder who could leave. However, according to the Gazzetta, Piotr Zielinski is another player who could head for the exit door.
The Polish international only just joined last summer. However, injuries restricted his impact. And in truth, Zielinski doesn't quite fit the profile that Chivu is seeking in midfield.
Zielinski's age (31 years old) and wages (€4.5 million net per season) could make it hard to find a buyer. However, there would always be the possibility of a sufficient offer from the Saudi Pro League, notes the Gazzetta.