Inter has ten midfielders; for Jones, at least three departures are needed.

Inter is facing overcrowding in the midfield department, which complicates any incoming moves. Yesterday, Hakan Çalhanoğlu returned from vacation, along with Sucic and Bonny. The Turkish player remains a cornerstone of the Nerazzurri project, but the squad now has ten midfielders for only three available positions.

As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the situation is currently blocking any operations. Even considering Diouf, who will be used as a right winger, there are too many players under contract. Asllani and Akisanmiro, who have returned from loans, are also included in the count. To bring in a new reinforcement, perhaps Curtis Jones who is highly regarded by the coach, at least three players must leave.

Among the main suspects is Davide Frattesi, who has already requested a transfer but has not yet received any interesting offers. Until a year ago, when he was decisive against Bayern and Barcelona, he seemed a highly sought-after player. However, the last season, between injuries and time on the bench, has caused his appeal to plummet.

The midfielder wants to get back on track and reset himself, also to try to maintain a place in the new National Team. He will only be able to do so by changing teams, the newspaper emphasizes.