Who will Inter take over Calha? Ederson first choice. And watch out for the Dumfries clause...
Plus 90: that's the telephone code for Turkey. And at this point all that's left to do is wait for those numbers to appear on the display of the cell phone, that is, the moment in which Galatasaray will come forward with a real offer for Calhanoglu. Then it will be up to Inter not to get caught by the neck in a story that has been unpleasant from the beginning. The club tried to plug the situation as long as possible. Even specifying that they never heard an official request for transfer from the player himself. True. But the game was clear from the start, revealed by observers, even if hard to digest for those involved in this affair. At this point, Inter has only one real interest: to obtain from an inevitable transfer - mending the rift is at least today a hypothesis to be kept alive only in theory - the amount requested, or 35-40 million euros. And then goodbye.
And then, above all, go decisively on Calhanoglu's replacement. There is a name that must be taken into consideration, the very first choice if only the conditions for a lunge were created: Ederson of Atalanta. It is almost banal to say that everyone likes the Brazilian, managers and coach. In the Nerazzurri house today he is considered almost a dream. Because you can have ideas, preferences, but until the starting condition is realized - that is, the sale of Calhanoglu - you cannot sink. To convince Atalanta to at least sit down and talk about the deal, no less than 45-50 million is needed. And Inter knows this. But it is not an impossible figure to reach: it is true that almost 70 million have already been invested between Sucic, Luis Henrique and Bonny, but Inter has in the squad (and in the surrounding area, read Aleksandar Stankovic) players who can bring fresh money into the coffers. Bisseck, for example. Sebastiano Esposito, who Fiorentina likes. But also keep an eye on the Frattesi situation: it is true that, without Inzaghi, his scenario has changed, but the midfielder continues to have a big market in Italy and Europe. Now Atletico Madrid has appeared, Simeone has signed up for the race: a path to follow. Alternatives to Ederson? Rovella, who has also been sounded out, is not entirely convincing. Angelo Stiller, born in 2001 from Stuttgart, already in the German national team, is much more popular: a similar evaluation to that of Ederson, a race that is also not easy considering the interest of Bayern.
The market is evolving, not everything is predictable. So pay attention, even to the less expected scenarios. Dumfries, for example: his contract includes a €30 million release clause, which can be activated by mid-July. It is a relatively low figure, which could tempt several clubs around Europe. And a farewell from the Dutchman would not be easy to manage, even if - it must be said - there are no signs of this for now. Signs that Inter have sent to Parma for Giovanni Leoni. He is the number one objective for the Nerazzurri defense, as well as a huge regret for not having closed the deal a year ago with Sampdoria. President Giuseppe Marotta spoke about it publicly before the match with Fluminense, the interest is declared. Parma has aimed high: €40 million, a sign of a very low desire to prove themselves to the talent. But Inter have nevertheless set a high budget to strengthen the defensive package: €30 million. There is room for negotiation, after all there is a lot of time ahead. However, sporting director Ausilio is looking around and also evaluating alternatives. For at least a year, the Nerazzurri have been following with interest the performances of De Winter, a Genoa defender valued at 30 million. And Genoa, just in the last few hours, has inquired with Inter about the loan of Valentin Carboni. An open channel, in short, even if it is clear that a player must leave before proceeding with an investment. From now on, that is, after the arrivals of Sucic, Luis Henrique, Bonny and the inclusion in the squad of Pio Esposito, it is a discussion that applies to all departments for Inter. For every phone call that comes in, another one goes out. Starting with that +90.
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