Journalist Gianni Bezzi has defended Inter Milan’s cautious approach to signing Palestra, suggesting the Serie A side were wise to hesitate before the right-back elected to join Chelsea instead.
Real Madrid has reclaimed Nico Paz from Como, triggering a potential €60m transfer auction involving Inter Milan and English clubs. Meanwhile, AC Milan are pursuing PSG striker Goncalo Ramos.
Inter Milan are on the verge of signing Atalanta defender Marco Palestra in a deal worth approximately €50 million. The 21-year-old Italy international has rejected interest from Chelsea and Manchester City.
Liverpool have turned down a €25 million offer from Inter Milan for midfielder Curtis Jones, holding out for €40 million. Former England striker Emile Heskey has backed the 25-year-old to follow Scott McTominay’s path to Serie A success.
Inter Milan forward Francesco Pio Esposito scored the decisive goal as Italy defeated Greece 1-0 in an international friendly, despite Luca Reggiani receiving a red card just 13 minutes into his senior debut.
Veteran Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi is set to become a free agent this summer, with newly-promoted Monza and Genoa reportedly leading the race for his signature.
Real Madrid have agreed a €20m deal to sign Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan. The Italian champions now plan to replace him with Atalanta’s Marco Palestra, who carries a €50m price tag.
Inter Milan and Juventus are leading a busy weekend in the Italian transfer market, while teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli and tennis star Flavio Cobolli chase historic victories on the world stage.
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has reportedly held personal talks with Alexander Sorloth as the Turin giants close in on the Norwegian striker. Meanwhile, Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta has declared his determination to conquer the Champions League while overseeing a major defensive rebuild.