Inter’s Summer Transfer Budget Emerges as Plans Gather Pace

Key Takeaways:

• Oaktree have allocated between €40m and €50m for Inter’s summer transfer activities
• The Nerazzurri will see defensive departures in June, with Yann Sommer, Matteo Darmian, Francesco Acerbi and Stefan De Vrij all leaving upon contract expiry
• Inter’s pursuit of Liverpool’s Giovanni Leoni and Curtis Jones is underway, while Alessandro Bastoni’s future remains undecided

Summer War Chest and Player Sales

Inter’s owners, Oaktree, have formally outlined a summer transfer window budget in the region of €40 million to €50 million, Gazzetta dello Sport have revealed. The total amount is set to rise should key players depart, with centre-back Alessandro Bastoni named as the most likely candidate to command a significant fee. The club, fresh from capturing their 21st Scudetto, are already planning major squad adjustments for the 2026-27 season.

🚨 Oaktree sets the budget for Inter's market: €40-50m plus whatever can be get from sales.

Goalkeeper: Vicario has been blocked, but evaluations are still ongoing for Pepo Martinez, Svilar is the dream.

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Defensive Shake-Up and Transfer Priorities

A substantial reshaping of Inter’s defence is anticipated, as Yann Sommer, Matteo Darmian, Francesco Acerbi and Stefan De Vrij are all out of contract in June and are expected to move on. Inter’s recruitment strategy is strongly influenced by Bastoni’s status: although Barcelona have shown interest and President Beppe Marotta has acknowledged it publicly, no official bids have arrived.

Among defensive targets, the Nerazzurri are pursuing Liverpool centre-back Giovanni Leoni, who worked under Cristian Chivu during his spell at Parma last season. Meanwhile, a deal with Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic has been verbally agreed, but substantive negotiations between the clubs have yet to progress.

Attacking and Midfield Aspirations

Inter are not restricting their rebuild to defence alone. Veteran midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is also set to exit at the conclusion of his contract in June. With this in mind, Liverpool’s Curtis Jones has emerged as a key target according to Gazzetta. In goal, Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario tops the list to succeed Yann Sommer.

Tactical Adjustments and Additional Targets

There remains scope for managerial evolution, as Inter and manager Chivu could opt for a switch to a four-man defence. In this tactical context, Atalanta’s Marco Palestra – adept both as a full-back and an attacking winger – has been identified as a leading candidate for reinforcement.

On the attacking front, Corriere dello Sport report that Inter retain their sights on Real Madrid’s Nico Paz. The Argentine, currently at Como, is anticipated to return to the Bernabeu upon the completion of the campaign, but remains on Inter’s wishlist.