Inter Milan have spent nearly €41 million in this transfer window. Cristian Chivu continues to lead the Inter squad; with nine new arrivals, it will be interesting to see how he integrates the team. The defending champions look to resolve the right back position. However, the latest Inter Milan transfer news suggests two separate deals have already fallen apart.
John Stones Nears a Free Transfer
Inter are interested in signing the English defender John Stones. Stones’ contract with Manchester City expired while he was at the World Cup. Reports suggest that he has verbally agreed to a two-year deal and is scheduled for a medical this week. Juventus, Chelsea, and Arsenal were all interested in signing Stones, but Inter moved ahead. After losing Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi this summer, Stones’ arrival will fill a gap and add experience at the back line.
The Right Back Search Keeps Stalling
This summer has been messy for the Inter defense. Denzel Dumfries signed with Real Madrid for €20 million, and Inter haven’t replaced him.
- Anan Khalaili’s deal collapsed after he failed his medical
- Inter target Djed Spence next, offering around €30 million, but the talks have since cooled down over the asking price
- Guela Doué of Strasbourg has emerged as a third option. However, the €25 million asking price for a player who isn’t a guaranteed starter might be a deal-breaker.
Three attempts in a single window suggest Chivu has a specific plan and requirements that only a few players fit at an affordable price.
Centre Back Options After Mancini Fell Through
Inter pursued Gianluca Mancini as a potential defensive option. Mancini, however, wanted to stay with Roma, and the club offered him a new contract through 2029. Inter moved back to the market, and the focus has since shifted toward Cristian Romero. Inter is currently in the process of talks with Tottenham. Piero Ausilio, Inter’s sporting director, has confirmed the club’s seriousness regarding Romero.
What Inter Still Need Before September
Attacking reinforcements haven’t been the priority so far. Sebastiano Esposito’s move to Cagliari became permanent rather than another loan, and no forward addition has progressed beyond speculation. The squad Cristian Chivu is building looks settled through midfield, where Kristjan Asllani and Valentín Carboni return from loan spells, but the back line still carries more question marks than the club would like this close to deadline day.
Final Thoughts
That’s all about the Inter Milan transfer news! The next two weeks will likely decide how this window is judged. If Stones passes his medical and a right back arrives on reasonable terms, Inter enter the season with a defense rebuilt around experience rather than reaction. If the right back search drags on into late August, it becomes the one gap that defines an otherwise busy summer of Inter Milan transfer activity.
