The midfield of Inter is currently overcrowded, temporarily blocking the incoming transfer market. Hakan Calhanoglu has returned to Appiano Gentile along with Petar Sucic and Ange-Yoan Bonny after the holidays, confirming his central role in the Nerazzurri project, but the department has too many players for the available spots.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, including Diouf—who will be used as a right winger—there are ten players under contract for only three positions. The list also includes Kristjan Asllani and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, who have returned from loan spells.
The profile appreciated by Cristian Chivu is Curtis Jones, a midfielder from Liverpool who is liked for his dynamism, technique, and ability to play in multiple positions. A move for the Englishman can only begin after the squad has been trimmed by at least three departures.
In addition to Asllani and Akinsanmiro, the main candidate to leave is Davide Frattesi. The player has reportedly already asked to leave Inter to regain consistency, but so far no interesting offers have arrived. After his decisive goals against Bayern Munich and Barcelona, he seemed to be one of the most sought-after Italian midfielders, but last season—affected by injuries and time on the bench—has reduced his appeal.
The Italian wants to relaunch himself and defend a spot in the new National Team. To achieve this, a concrete solution seems to be a transfer. Only after departures will the Nerazzurri club be able to make a concrete move for Jones.
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