Epic! Inter Milan's Soul is Targeted by Manchester United with a Super Euro Bid, and They Introduce a 16-Year-Old Genius Midfielder by Buying a Lottery Ticket!
The famous Italian football pundit, Cassano, known for his outspokenness, said after Inter Milan's 3-1 victory over Empoli at home that Inter would regain the top spot in the league table in the next 4-5 games and ultimately win the Serie A title, despite the fact that Inzaghi's team is not as reassuring as last season. Although Cassano often speaks wildly, this time his evaluation of the Nerazzurri is quite fair! The season is already halfway through, and Napoli and Inter Milan have taken a clear lead on the leaderboard!
As the tactical core of the Nerazzurri, Lautaro Martinez once fell into a goal drought, but as the season progressed, the Argentine international finally found his scoring touch again. As the focal point of Inzaghi's lineup, Lautaro has grown into an all-round midfield player, becoming more experienced and mature on the field. There are many European giants coveting Lautaro, and Manchester United is probably the most eager one!
After taking over Old Trafford, Amorim insisted on implementing the 3-4-3 formation that made him famous at Sporting Portugal. Amorim's formation requires support from technical players in the midfield, and if they can't hold onto the ball in the midfield, the three-man defense system will be quite embarrassed. Perhaps Amorim saw the pivotal role Lautaro plays in holding the ball upfront, and Manchester United is ready to sign the Argentine to improve their attack.
Manchester United's plan is to offer 60 million euros in cash plus Zirkzee in exchange for Lautaro. Although Lautaro's tactical importance and status within the Nerazzurri are unshakable, the Red Devils' offer is indeed very sincere. Calculated based on Zirkzee's current market value of 42 million euros, an offer exceeding 100 million euros is very attractive to Inter. The 60 million euros in cash can help Inzaghi strengthen the team, and although Zirkzee struggled in the Premier League, he was a formidable force during his time at Bologna in Serie A. It is believed that he can also bring some fresh tactics to Inzaghi's lineup. Whether the Dutchman can replace Lautaro's tactical position is another matter!
Inter Milan's squad is stable, but the fact remains that they are aging, with experienced players like Mkhitaryan and Calhanoglu who are calm and collected, which is the team's strength, but it's hard to say how much advantage they have against small, fast, and agile teams. During the winter window, the Nerazzurri have been looking for young new faces to add to their squad. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter Milan will complete the signing of Montenegrin midfielder Vukoye in the coming days.
The 16-year-old Vukoye plays as an attacking midfielder, stands 185cm tall, and despite his size, he possesses excellent speed and technique, with a broad vision, making him a rare genius attacking player. Vukoye currently plays for second-tier Montenegrin club Grbalj, having made 19 appearances for the first team, scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assist. The two sides have agreed to a three-year contract, and the negotiations are down to the final details. This is a lottery-like deal, and Vukoye will join Inter's youth academy.
According to well-known Italian sports journalist DiMazio, Torino is close to reaching an agreement with Inter Milan over Canadian international Buchanan. Buchanan, who joined the Nerazzurri in January 2024, made 10 appearances and scored 1 goal last season, helping the team win the championship, but has yet to adapt to the rhythm of Inter Milan, making only one appearance this season in the Coppa Italia. Torino's offer for Buchanan is a loan with an option to buy, and although the option to buy is a rather mysterious transaction, loaning out the player to find his form is a good choice for both parties!