Key Takeaways:
- Inter are prepared to include Davide Frattesi in a swap deal to secure Roma defender Gianluca Mancini during the summer transfer window
- Frattesi has found limited opportunities this season, registering only three starts each in Serie A, the Champions League, and the Coppa Italia
- Mancini is entering the final year of his current contract, set to expire in 2027, with renewal talks at Roma yet to reach a conclusion
Transfer Strategy and Defensive Overhaul
Inter are actively seeking reinforcements for their backline this summer, with the impending departures of Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian as their contracts reach completion. In addition, centre-back Yann Bisseck may also exit the club, as reports have emerged linking him with a move to Bayern Munich.
Current indications, as reported in Italy, suggest that Oumar Solet of Udinese and Roma’s Gianluca Mancini are Inter’s primary targets for strengthening the central defence. The club is keen to secure one of these options to shore up their defensive ranks ahead of the new campaign.
🚨 #Inter remains interested in Roma defender, Gianluca Mancini and as long as the defender has not extended his contract with Roma, #Inter will remain interested. 🇮🇹
One possibility would be to include Davide Frattesi in a potential deal.
[@SkySport via @DiMarzio] pic.twitter.com/UxVpIyCJg7
— Inter Xtra (@Inter_Xtra) June 3, 2026
Potential Swap Deal: Frattesi for Mancini
Negotiations are ongoing as Inter seek to capitalise on Gianluca Mancini’s contractual situation at Roma. Mancini is set to enter the last year of his existing deal at the Stadio Olimpico this summer. Despite Roma’s efforts to extend his contract, which currently runs until 2027, discussions have yet to produce an agreement.
Gianluca Di Marzio and Sky Sport Italia have reported that Inter are exploring ways to reduce Mancini’s transfer fee, and are willing to propose a player exchange. Midfielder Davide Frattesi has emerged as the candidate to move in the opposite direction as part of a direct swap, which the Nerazzurri hope will facilitate negotiations.
Frattesi’s Recent Struggles and Roma Past
Davide Frattesi has struggled to secure regular playing time at Inter this season under the guidance of Cristian Chivu. The midfielder has only made three starting appearances in each of Serie A, the Champions League, and the initial rounds of the Coppa Italia. These limited on-field opportunities have increased the likelihood of his departure from San Siro during the upcoming transfer window.
Frattesi has close ties to the Italian capital, having been born and raised in Rome. He honed his footballing skills within both Lazio’s and Roma’s youth academies, before spending three years with the Giallorossi from 2014 to 2017, prior to his transfer to Sassuolo.
