Inter will likely have to replace Samir Handanovic at the end of the season and have started to pursue Yann Sommer and Altay Bayindir for the job. The contract of the captain runs out in June, and the two rumored targets are in the same situation as well.
As per Sky, André Onana will continue to man the stick for the Nerazzurri, but they will sign a reliable deputy if their staple leaves or retires. The Swiss international has amassed 335 appearances with Borussia Moenchengladbach. Instead, the Fenerbahce shot-sopper has kept 11 clean sheets in 24 matches across all competitions. He has five caps with Turkey.
Sommer and Bayindir would be able to sign a pre-contract in January if Inter swayed them. Alessio Cragno, who hasn’t unseated Michele Di Gregorio at Monza, is also an option for the role, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs (via Tuttomercatoweb). The Brianzoli are unlikely to pick up their €4M clause to redeem him. La Beneamata‘s officials like him a lot. However, he’s looking for a team where he would start. He could transfer in the next window already.
According to SportMediaset, 38-year-old Handanovic is mulling hanging his gloves. If he did, he would likely join Simone Inzaghi’s staff. He’s held in high regard by the coach, and he remains a key locker-room presence.
Our Take on Inter Eyeing Sommer and Bayindir
It’s funny how quickly the transition from the veteran to Onana has been after all the rumors and reservations since they started going after him a year ago. The Turk could easily be the top guy elsewhere, so he’s a long shot. The 33-year-old is a more credible objective. But odds are they will sign a middle-of-the-road Italian goalie instead.
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