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Juventus are laying the groundwork to sign a new top-shelf center-back, and they recently examined Joel Ordonez in detail.

Juventus Defy Liverpool and Inter for Club Brugge Star

May 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Juventus are laying the groundwork to sign a new top-shelf center-back, and they have recently examined Joel Ordonez in detail. However, his price tag and the competition to sign him make him a challenging target. He’s likely to depart Club Brugge to join a top team following a successful run.

Inter have been chasing after Tarik Muharemovic for months and wish to set up the deal before a bidding war breaks out.

Inter Working to Acquire Two Highly-Rated Center-Backs

April 13, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Inter have been chasing after Tarik Muharemovic for months and wish to set up the deal before a bidding war breaks out. The defender is keen on joining and has put other sides on the back burner. The Neroverdi won’t block his departure but wants a significant figure.

Despite some rumors, Inter decided not to significantly alter their defense last summer, but they are set to it at the end of the season.

Inter Setting the Stage for a Large Defensive Overhaul

December 11, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market 2 comments

Despite some rumors, Inter decided not to significantly alter their defense last summer, only swapping out Manuel Akanji for Benjamin Pavard late in the window. The brass confirmed the aging Francesco Acerbi, Stefan De Vrij, and Matteo Darmian also to help their young gaffer.

Inter have some leftover money from the summer and could use it in January to accelerate their plan to get younger in the back.

Inter Shortlist Multiple Defenders Ahead of January

November 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Liverpool, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese

Inter have some leftover money from the summer and could use it in January to accelerate their plan to get younger in the back. Stefan De Vrij, Francesco Acerbi, and Matteo Darmian are likely in their final year at the club.

Inter could tweak and rejuvenate their defense in January and have earmarked Tarik Muharemovic, should Stefan De Vrij force his way out.

Inter Monitoring Several Defenders for the Future

October 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Club Brugge, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter have already decided to buy out Manuel Akanji from Manchester City, but are also setting the stage for further moves in the back. Francesco Acerbi and Stefan De Vrij are both on expiring contracts and could depart. The Nerazzurri will pay €15M for the German center-back.

Inter didn’t technically add to their defense during the summer and have set sights in particular on Dayot Upamecano and Joel Ordonez.

Inter Earmark Bayern Munich and Club Brugge Defenders

September 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter didn’t technically add to their defense during the summer, swapping out Manuel Akanji for Benjamin Pavard, but they plot to do so in the near future and have set sights in particular on Dayot Upamecano and Joel Ordonez. The former's contract will run out at the end of the season.

Inter Take an Interest in Touted Fenerbahce Defender

August 25, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Rennes, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

After purchasing Andy Diouf in a flash deal, Inter have turned their attention to completing their defense with a similar profile. They have lodged an offer for Yusuf Akcicek, but it has been turned down. The Nerazzurri proposed €16M, but the counterparty wants at least €20M.

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