Inter Milan
Barcelona star with 20 goal contributions last term, has no plans of leaving the club
Spain international Jordi Alaba has no plans of leaving Barcelona amid the reported interest from Inter Milan, Mundo Deportivo claims. Inter are interested in signing a new left-back this summer, and Alba has emerged as a potential target this month. It was recently reported that the Blaugrana would be prepared to sell the Spaniard to reduce their wage bill. However, the 32-year-old does not intend to leave the club and is keen to honour his contract expiring in June 2024. Sportslens view: The Blaugrana need to lower their wage bill to comply with La Liga rules following the arrival of four new signings this summer. It was recently claimed that they could offload one of their highest earners in Alba, with Valencia’s Jose Gaya joining as a replacement. That appears unlikely to happen w...
Serie A giants want to sign €20m-rated Arsenal defender on loan – report
Inter Milan are weighing up a loan move for Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin as they look to replace Achraf Hakimi, Gianluca Di Marzio reports. Hakimi had a superb debut season for the Nerazzurri last term, registering seven goals and 11 assists from 45 appearances across all competitions. Despite this, the club have agreed to sell him to Paris Saint-Germain as they need to balance their books before the end of the month. They are now lining up a replacement and it is reported that they are interested in landing the services of Bellerin from the Gunners. Bellerin is valued at €20 million by the Gunners. The Nerazzurri are exploring a season-long loan deal with the option to buy next summer. Sportslens view: Bellerin fell out-of-favour under Mikel Arteta in the final months of last sea...
Serie A giants want to sign €20m-rated Arsenal defender on loan – report
Inter Milan are weighing up a loan move for Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin as they look to replace Achraf Hakimi, Gianluca Di Marzio reports. Hakimi had a superb debut season for the Nerazzurri last term, registering seven goals and 11 assists from 45 appearances across all competitions. Despite this, the club have agreed to sell him to Paris Saint-Germain as they need to balance their books before the end of the month. They are now lining up a replacement and it is reported that they are interested in landing the services of Bellerin from the Gunners. Bellerin is valued at €20 million by the Gunners. The Nerazzurri are exploring a season-long loan deal with the option to buy next summer. Sportslens view: Bellerin fell out-of-favour under Mikel Arteta in the final months of last sea...
Chelsea and Arsenal set to miss out as Ligue 1 giants close in on €70million deal
Paris Saint-Germain could soon complete the signing of Inter Milan wing-back Achraf Hakimi, as reported by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. Negotiations between Inter and PSG over Hakimi’s deal are well underway, with the Nerazzurri demanding close to €70million to sanction the move. The player has already found an agreement with the French powerhouse over a five-year contract and is keen to finalise things as soon as possible. Despite lifting the Serie A crown in 2020/21, the Italian giants are suffering tremendous financial pressure and need to raise funds from player sales this summer. Since the club already deemed in-demand duo Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku unsellable, Hakimi could fall victim to Inter’s desperate need of cash. The 22-year-old is Mauricio Pochettino’s top prior...
Turkish international switches sides in Milan, signs three-year-deal
Hakan Çalhanoglu’s new contract with Inter Milan is set to run until the summer of 2024, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The deal will also see the 27-year-old earning €5 million per season with an added €1 million as a bonus, added Romano. Hakan Çalhanoglu confirms to @trtspor: “I’ve reached an agreement with Inter, yes. I’m flying to Milano tomorrow and then I’m gonna sign the contract”. 🇹🇷⚫️🔵 #Inter He’s set to sign until June 2024 for €5m/season net as salary. Also €1m bonus per season will be included. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 21, 2021 Given that he has joined Inter from arch-rivals AC Milan, there is no doubt that the Turkey international will have lost respect in the eyes of many fans of the Rossoneri. He ...
Everton handed blow as European giants enter race to sign 25-year-old with 13 goals/assists
Inter Milan could compete with Everton to sign PSV Eindhoven defender Denzel Dumfries this summer, Dutch outlet Voetbal International claims. The right-back had an impressive 2020/21 season for PSV, registering four goals and nine assists from 41 appearances in all competitions. He recently played for Netherlands at right wing-back against Ukraine at Euro 2020, and produced a dominant attacking display over 90 minutes. Dumfries was culpable of missing two clear-cut chances, but made amends by playing in the lead-up to two goals, and finding the winner in the 3-2 triumph. The Toffees are weighing up an approach for the PSV captain, but it appears that they could face direct competition from the Nerazzurri. Sportslens view: Inter are open to selling Achraf Hakimi this month as they aim to ba...
Chelsea favourites to sign €80m-rated star, personal terms already agreed – report
Chelsea have moved ahead of Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Inter Milan defender Achraf Hakimi this summer, Football Insider claims. Les Parisiens recently made a £56.1 million (€65m) bid for the Moroccan, but the offer was quickly matched by the European champions. Both bids have fallen short of Inter’s £68.8m (€80m) valuation, but it is reported that the Blues have the edge over Les Parisiens. The club have already agreed terms with Hakimi through his agent and believe they can offer players in part-exchange. Inter need to balance their books by June 30. It is claimed that the Blues could also negotiate separate player deals with them. Sportslens view: Hakimi had a superb debut campaign for Inter, registering seven goals and 11 assists from 45 appearances in t...
Real Madrid and Inter Milan stars on a mission to restore their reputations at Euro 2020
Group B kicks off at Euro 2020 next week, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting set. Belgium head into the tournament as favourites, boasting several world-class players. However, they cannot afford to underestimate their opposition. Denmark have been tipped by many as possible dark horses for the tournament, while Belgians remember what Wales did to them five years ago. And then there’s Finland, who enter their first-ever major tournament this summer. Here’s one player from each Group B side to look out for this tournament. Belgium – Eden Hazard Can Hazard get back to his best with Belgium? Belgium enter the tournament with some of the world’s most in-form players. Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois – all among some of the best in the world in their positions. And, up until ...
Antonio Conte unconvinced by Tottenham project
Antonio Conte has major doubts about becoming Tottenham’s next head coach and is inclined to turn them down, according to Sky Italy. Spurs have been in talks with the former Chelsea boss, who left Inter Milan after winning Serie A last month. But after considering the role for several days, Conte remains unconvinced Spurs are a team ready to win trophies immediately. The Italian has won five league titles in the last decade and is looking for another ‘winning project’. He is trying to understand if it is possible to bridge the gap with the top four or five Premier League teams in a short period of time – with Spurs having finished 24 points behind champions Manchester City. It is understood Spurs would not pressure him to win trophies. If the parties fail to strike a deal, Conte could also...
‘I feel good’: £90 million-rated star speaks about his future amid reported Chelsea interest
Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has spoken about his future with the club amid interest from former club Chelsea. The Belgium international had a superb 2020/21 campaign for the Nerazzurri, registering 30 goals from 44 appearances across all competitions. 24 of those came in the Serie A as the San Siro giants ended Juventus’ nine-year dominance, winning the Scudetto for the first time since 2010. Shortly after the title success, manager Antonio Conte opted to cut ties with Inter amid a disagreement over the transfer strategy this summer. It was recently reported that Lukaku could follow him through the exit door with strong interest from newly-crowned European champions Chelsea. The 28-year-old has now dismissed the speculation by confirming that he is staying. He added that he had a ‘ve...
Euro giants looking to raid Celtic for 23-yr-old, Leicester in the race as well
Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard has been linked with a move away from Parkhead this summer, and Italian giants Inter Milan have now joined the race to sign him. According to Calciomercato, his performances have caught the attention of the Italian champions, and they may come forward with an offer in the coming weeks. Leicester City are leading the race to sign Edouard, who scored 22 goals for Celtic in all competitions last season. Edouard’s contract expires in 2022, and Celtic are under pressure to sell him this summer rather than lose him for free next year. Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers knows the player well from his time at Celtic, and this could give the Premier League club an edge in the transfer chase. SL View: Leicester would be a better move for Edouard The French under-21 inte...
Romano: Chelsea keen on £70m star who could be allowed to leave this summer
Inter Milan could be willing to offload Achraf Hakimi in the summer transfer window. According to reports from Sky Sports, Inter may allow the 22-year-old to leave as they strive to cash in on at least one of their high-profile players. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Paris Saint-Germain are leading the race to sign Hakimi, who is valued at around £70 million. PSG’s most recent offer for the dynamic midfielder was around £52m, but it is well below Inter’s valuation of the player. Romano adds that European champions Chelsea are also in the race to sign Hakimi. The Blues are also keen to bring their former player Romelu Lukaku back at Stamford Bridge. Paris Saint-Germain are still working to sign Achraf Hakimi from Inter. Price tag €80m, so PSG have to rais...
