Inter: ongoing reflections on a fifth striker for January

The offensive emergency that has hit Inter has reopened a topic already discussed in the summer: the need or not for a fifth striker. With three out of four players sidelined due to injury, the squad available to Cristian Chivu appears especially thin in the attacking department.

According to Tuttosport, the club is internally evaluating the situation ahead of the January transfer window. The newspaper writes that “based on the performance of the players and the team, as well as the results achieved, Inter will also decide whether or not to intervene in the January market to give Chivu a fifth high-profile forward.”

The issue is delicate, also because president Marotta had already publicly ruled out this type of operation. However, according to Tuttosport, the situation could evolve: “Despite Marotta’s words, who specified that such an operation is not part of Inter’s plans, the situation could change.” After what happened in the first part of the season, concrete reflections on the matter are underway.

The newspaper leaves a door open: if an opportunity arises that fits the sought-after parameters, “it cannot be ruled out that Inter may decide to seize it immediately.” The path therefore remains open, even if subject to specific conditions and the overall progress of the season.