Gazzetta draws the new stellar midfield of Inter: “Double signing from European giants”

The transfer news concerning Inter these days is focusing mainly on the defense, where departures require new targeted interventions. But it is in midfield that the summer session could bring the most significant shake-up, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting on the directors’ strategies and describing a plan for a top-level department.

With Mkhitaryan possibly retiring, Frattesi on his way out, and Diouf still to be evaluated—but who could also play as a right winger—Inter is working on a double high-profile signing. The first target, also in chronological order, is Manu Koné, whom Roma might be forced to sell by June 30 even if they qualify for the next Champions League. The second is Curtis Jones from Liverpool, whose contract expires in 2027 and who has shown great openness to the Nerazzurri despite interest from Aston Villa and Newcastle as well. Both were born in 2001. “Inter needs smart tweaks to speak the language of international football. The bright prospect is to add quick-footed players like Koné and Jones to a department that already includes Calhanoglu, Barella, Zielinski, and Sucic” writes the pink daily, which then concludes: “If it is true that a team’s fortunes largely depend on the midfield, with such a sextet Chivu could really compete with Europe’s big clubs”.