In the recent fixtures, Inter Milan has displayed a commendable competitive form, particularly in the Serie A league, where they have become one of the two most promising teams for the championship. Currently, in the winter transfer market, Inter is also brewing several key transfers to enhance the competitiveness of Inzaghi's team in the second half of the season.
The midfield has become a position that requires significant adjustment from Inter's squad configuration. Among the current midfielders, Mkhitaryan's physical functions have declined significantly due to his age, which is reflected not only in reduced running and physical confrontation capabilities but also in the increasing number of injuries. Considering the laws of competitive sports, Inter cannot place too much hope on this 35-year-old veteran. Calhanoglu's situation is somewhat similar; although he is five years younger than Mkhitaryan, the number of injuries this season has also increased significantly. Judging from his on-field performance, compared to last season, Calhanoglu's efficiency has also declined. So far this season, Calhanoglu has only contributed 4 goals and 2 assists in the league.
On the other hand, Aslani is in the ascending phase of his career. With the increase in injuries within the team, Inzaghi has given him considerable playing time. Objectively speaking, Aslani has good passing vision in the holding midfielder position, and his long pass accuracy is quite impressive. This season, he attempted 32 long passes, with 22 successfully finding teammates, achieving a success rate of 69%, ranking among the top in all holding midfielders in the league. However, Aslani also has obvious shortcomings, namely, poor defensive capabilities, especially when facing attackers with excellent physical confrontation abilities and speed, Aslani often struggles to maintain his defensive position.
With the concerns surrounding these three players, Inter hopes to sign a player with better offensive and defensive capabilities to deepen their squad. According to "La Gazzetta dello Sport," Inter is closely monitoring Thomas Partey's situation. The 31-year-old holding midfielder has been in outstanding form this season, excelling in both organizing attacks and defensive interceptions. His contract will expire at the end of this season, and he has not yet received a renewal offer from the club. Recently, there have been reports that Arsenal is expected to sign Zubimendi in the winter window, thus adopting an open attitude towards Thomas Partey's departure. It is reported that Inter has already communicated with Thomas Partey's team. This Premier League star is expected to join Inter as soon as possible during the winter transfer period.
Meanwhile, in the introduction of young players, Inter Milan has also made progress. Over the past period, Inter's recruitment team has been negotiating transfers with Newell's Old Boys, hoping to sign the "twin stars" in their lineup: midfielder Thomas Perez and winger Mateo Silvetti. According to Argentine media "TyC Sports," Inter has agreed to transfer Thomas Perez and will pay a fixed transfer fee of 3 million euros for this South American talented midfielder. At the same time, the transfer contract includes floating clauses based on the player's performance. Negotiations for Mateo Silvetti's transfer are still ongoing, with the asking price set at around 10 million euros.
As a big signing once filled with high expectations, Frattesi has never integrated into Inzaghi's tactical system and failed to establish himself at Inter. Currently, Frattesi's departure is entering the countdown, about to say goodbye to Inter. According to "La Gazzetta dello Sport," Roma has submitted an official purchase offer to Inter, with a total offer of 40 million euros including additional clauses. This price has basically met Inter's expectations. It is reported that the reason why this transfer is progressing rapidly is mainly due to Frattesi's active promotion. With this Italian national team mainstay agreeing to transfer to Roma, Inter is also unwilling to continue to force him to stay.