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Inter Negotiating Loan Deal for Arsenal Defender

August 5, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter and Arsenal are negotiating a loan deal to move former Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu back to Serie A. According to Calciomercato, talks have recently gained momentum after the Japanese star fell out of the picture in London.

After having reservations about it, Franck Kessié will indeed leave Barcelona after just one season but not to join Juventus but rather Al-Ahli.

Al-Ahli Pip Juventus to Capture Kessié from Barcelona

August 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Premier League, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

After having reservations about it, Franck Kessié will indeed leave Barcelona after just one season but not to join Juventus, which courted him in recent weeks, but rather to transfer to Al-Ahli, moving to Saudi Arabia as a few other high-profile players have done this summer.

Atalanta have put the finishing touches on the signing of Gianluca Scamacca after hijacking Inter’s attempt in the past three days.

West Ham Turn Down First Inter Attempt for Scamacca

August 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

West Ham rejected the opening offer from Inter for Scamacca, but the two sides will continue negotiating to reach an agreement in the coming days. The Nerazzurri tendered €22M plus €3M add-ons in their first attempt to lure the marksman. The formula could be a loan with the obligation to buy.

Inter have opened talks with West Ham for Gianluca Scamacca. His name has been lingering while they were prioritizing Folarin Balogun.

Inter Touted to Have Put Forth Formal Bid for Scamacca

July 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, West Ham

Inter have opened talks with West Ham for Gianluca Scamacca. His name has been lingering while they were prioritizing Folarin Balogun. Since the Arsenal prodigy might be too expensive, they have stepped it for the ex-Sassuolo striker. The Gunners demanded at least €50M. The ex-Sassuola star is less pricey.

The arrival of Yann Sommer has been further delayed, and Inter might have to wait for an entire year to put their hands on Anatoliy Trubin.

Inter Might Walk Away from Trubin Negotiation for Now

July 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Villarreal

The arrival of Yann Sommer has been further delayed, but it doesn’t seem in jeopardy, while Inter might have to wait for an entire year to put their hands on Anatoliy Trubin. The negotiation with Shakhtar Donetsk has been extremely challenging. Arsenal are rivaling Bayern Munich for David Raya.

Inter have joined the host of teams eyeing Folarin Balogun, whom Arsenal could sell for a robust fee after he blossomed at Reims.

Inter Name Folarin Balogun Top Center-Forward Target

July 29, 2023 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Arsenal out-of-favor striker Folarin Balogun has emerged as the front-runner to complete the Inter frontline for next season. As per Gazzetta dello Sport, the United States international has leapfrogged Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata on Beppe Marotta's shortlist.

Inter are zeroing in on Folarin Balogun after Atalanta stole Gianluca Scamacca from under their nose, but Simone Inzaghi prefers adding a pure no.9.

Inter Willing to Play the Long Game for Arsenal Prodigy

July 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

Inter have been busier finding a new goalkeeper rather than a striker in the last few days, but their shortlist hasn’t changed, and Folarin Balogun remains at the top of it. The Nerazzurri are convinced they will be able to sway Arsenal. which have yet to decide what to do with him.

Inter are regrouping after walking away from the negotiation to sign Romelu Lukaku and now have Folarin Balogun as their primary target for the position.

Inter Readying Massive Bid for Folarin Balogun

July 23, 2023 Marko Vrakela Arsenal, Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

After calling off their pursuit of Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku, Inter are exploring several other center-forward profiles in the market. Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata and Arsenal's Folarin Balogun are the likeliest candidates to complete Simone Inzaghi's frontline next season.

Inter Put Arsenal Starlet atop Their Updated Shortlist

July 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese, West Ham

Inter are regrouping after walking away from the negotiation to sign Romelu Lukaku and now have Folarin Balogun as their primary target for the position. They have gathered intel on a few alternatives, but the Arsenal prodigy is the most convincing one in their officials’ mind.

Alvaro Morata has been linked with another Serie A return but not at his beloved Juventus, even though the Bianconeri could be in the market for a striker.

Inter Have Two Strikers in Crosshairs After Lukaku Fiasco

July 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

After pulling the plug on Romelu Lukaku's deal, Inter are scouring the market for a new striker. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Simone Inzaghi's men have set their sights on Arsenal's Falorin Balogun and Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata.

Milan Keeping Tabs on Arsenal and Lille Forwards Too

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Porto, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have been offered Mehdi Taremi and are tracking Alvaro Morata, but they also have loftier targets for their attack, such as Jonathan David and Folarin Balogun. On the other hand, the duo is very expensive. The Iranian striker has been proposed to the Rossoneri and Roma by his agents.

Arsenal reportedly chased after Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in previous windows, but not lately, even though he’s likely to depart.

Arsenal Haven’t Pursued Milinkovic-Savic This Summer

June 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Arsenal reportedly chased after Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in previous windows, but not lately, even though he’s likely to depart. The Gunners are on the verge of securing the acquisition of Declan Rice from West Ham. They haven’t touched base with Lazio or the player’s agent in recent weeks,

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