Marianella: Inter is favored but needs to speed up in the transfer market

Inter presents itself as the favorite for next season, but the strengthening campaign has yet to really get underway. Massimo Marianella, speaking in the Sky Sport studios, acknowledged the value of the work done by Cristian Chivu, who has been able to make the most of the group at his disposal, but urged the club to speed up transfer operations after the renewal started in the summer.

According to the journalist, the Nerazzurri’s candidacy at the top comes from the presence of Chivu on the bench: “Inter is the favorite because Chivu is good, wise, and has brought out the best in the team.” However, he also issued a warning: “They need to start working on the transfer market, because so far they have practically done nothing.”

Marianella highlighted the extent of the generational change undertaken by the club, which has bid farewell to some key players from the previous cycle: “They gave a big hug to Sommer, Darmian, and Acerbi and decided to change. That’s right, but now they need to find other young players up to the task.”

Among the positives is Francesco Pio Esposito, indicated as an example to follow in building the new Inter: “Inter discovered he had talent and turned him into a player for Inter and for the national team. Now they need to find someone else.” The growth of the young striker therefore represents a model: focus on promising players, able to gradually fit in and become important elements.

Marianella expressed doubts about the possible arrival of John Stones, considered an important reinforcement but not enough: “It’s not enough. The last few years at Manchester City show us that he has missed more games than he has played.” According to the journalist, the English defender could be a valuable addition under the right conditions, but not an absolute certainty: “When the conditions are right, he will be a great addition, but only for certain matches. Inter cannot restart defensively with just Stones.”

The main move to be completed remains on the right flank, where the club must identify the replacement for Denzel Dumfries: “They need to find Dumfries’ heir. They are still the favorites, but the transfer market needs to get started.”