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Inter Not Regretting Summer Calls About Their Attack

February 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Led by Lautaro Martinez, Inter are on par with the most prolific teams in the top five leagues at the moment. They have collectively scored 63 times, like Liverpool and Bayern Munich. They have done it in 25 matches, while the Reds in 26 and the Bavarians in 23.

Inter announced the acquisition of Carlos Augusto, while Marko Arnautovic will formally join Wednesday if all goes to plan.

Arnautovic Arrives in Milan to Complete Inter Move

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter announced the acquisition of Carlos Augusto, while Marko Arnautovic will formally join Wednesday if all goes to plan. The Nerazzurri will spend a pretty penny considering his age. They’ll shell out €8M plus €2M add-ons. The marksman reached Milan Tuesday evening.

Inter are walking away from their pursuit of Folarin Balogun, who has become too expensive, and will focus on different targets.

Inter Tipped to Abandon Chase of Arsenal Talent Balogun

August 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Porto, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter are walking away from their pursuit of Folarin Balogun, who has become too expensive, and will focus on different targets to bolster their attack in the final weeks of the window. The Nerazzurri have had the Arsenal prodigy atop their wish list for a while, but they couldn’t reach an agreement.

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 Management and Coach Diverge on Their New Striker

August 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Porto, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

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. They had two last season, Edin Dzeko and Romelu Lukaku. Among the available options, the coach favors Mehdi Taremi and Alvaro Morata. Signing two strikers would be ideal.

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 One comment

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.

Alexis Sanchez returned to Inter in the recent summer window, signing a one-year contract, but it’s unlikely to be the final stop of his career.

Inter Exploring Shock Move for Former Forward

July 30, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

Inter and Alexis Sanchez may not have said the last goodbye when the Chilean veteran left the club in the summer of 2022. A shock report from Corriere della Serra suggests Simone Inzaghi could bring the 34-year-old back to Giuseppe Meazza as one last resort amid a faltering bid to reinforce his frontline.

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 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 One comment

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.

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