Inter have reportedly placed Borussia Monchengladbach ace Marcus Thuram as their top transfer target ahead of Lazio’s Joaquin Correa, who is being heavily linked with a move to Everton.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport correspondent Alfredo Pedulia, Inter have already begun their chase for Thuram, with an initial offer of €25m plus bonuses being submitted by the Nerazzurri. Thuram has a market value of €35m, according to transfermarkt but the deal could close at around the €30m mark.
#Inter: #Thuram davanti a #Correa. Si può chiudere a 30 milioni. Il #Borussia nega ma a quelle cifre lo cede. Ieri #Inter ha offerto 25 più bonus, non è vero che non ci siano state offerte. Oggi la scaletta è: a) #Thuram 2) #Correa 3) altro
— Alfredo Pedullà (@AlfredoPedulla) August 19, 2021
The 24-year-old striker has long been linked to a move away from the club, with his contract expiring in June 2023. The son of ex-Juventus and Parma defender Lilian Thuram expectedly wants to experience Champions League football next season.
Thuram has been at Monchengladbach since the 2019/20 season after moving from Guingamp, He has made 85 appearances so far, going on to register 25 goals in the process.
The Nerazzurri want to finalize the deal for a new striker before the summer transfer window comes to a close at the end of August.
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