Inter Milan, the Serie A powerhouse, was defeated by their city rivals AC Milan in the Italian Super Cup on January 7th. It has been 10 days since then, and they have played two matches, winning 1-0 away against Venezia and drawing 2-2 at home with Bologna. Despite the obvious bias of the referees in the Bologna match, it is undeniable that the aging squad and insufficient abilities of some players are facts for the Nerazzurri.
After Oaktree Capital took over Inter Milan, significant changes have occurred in the team's operations and transfer strategies. After all, capital is capital, always chasing profits. Bosses like Moratti are extremely rare in world football; they are true lovers of the game! The transfer saga of Frattesi has been a long-running soap opera. The Italian international is not satisfied with his status under coach Inzaghi, although he has not publicly complained like a nagging wife, he believes his future lies elsewhere from Inter Milan.
Inter Milan has set a price tag of 45 million euros on Frattesi, which seems to declare the player as unsellable. Roma wanted to loan Frattesi for 5 million with an option to buy for 25 million, but this was firmly rejected by Inter Milan because Roma, the team Frattesi fancies, cannot afford such a large sum, and it is highly unlikely for them to qualify for next season's Champions League, making the summer buyout of the player almost impossible.
Napoli is also eyeing Frattesi, and with considerable financial resources, they can offer 45 million euros. However, coach Inzaghi would not let the player join Conte, adding trouble to himself. Several Premier League teams have also inquired about the player, so why not sell to them?
Buchanan suffered a tibial fracture during the America's Cup, missing half a season before returning in November. However, his condition is worrying, with limited playing time. The Canadian international hopes to leave the team in search of more playing time to find his best form. Inter Milan spent 7 million euros to sign Buchanan from Club Brugge two years ago. His current contract expires in 2028 with an annual salary of 1.5 million euros. He has made 5 appearances for Inter Milan this season, starting once, all as a substitute in the league, without making any outstanding contributions. Roma hopes to sign Buchanan in the winter window, while Inter Milan wants to loan him out to help him regain his form.
Bologna's winger N'Doye joined the team for 10 million euros from Basel in the summer of 2023 and has visibly improved, becoming one of the top wingers in Serie A. The 24-year-old Swiss international has made 15 appearances this season, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists, and is an absolute starter for the team. His contract with Bologna runs until 2027. Teams such as Inter Milan, Juventus, and Napoli are interested in the Swiss player, and Bologna has priced him at 25 million euros, which can be considered good value for money. The only question is whether there will be a place for him if Inter Milan buys the player.
According to the famous Italian journalist Di Marzio, Inter Milan has officially offered for Croatian international Pitar Sučić from Dinamo Zagreb. The 21-year-old Sučić can play in the No. 8 and No. 6 positions, more suitable for playing in the position of Inter Milan's Çalhanoğlu, preferring to play in a deeper midfield role. His passing skills are excellent, with precise passes and an 85% pass success rate in the league. He is also adept at using his speed and technique to launch attacks from the back. The Nerazzurri have already made contact with Dinamo Zagreb, aiming to sign him immediately for the winter window. The transfer fee for the Croatian international is approximately 12 million euros. Inter Milan is quietly making a fortune with this deal!