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Barcelona Delegates in Porto to Assess Deal with Inter

March 16, 2023 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Barcelona took advantage of Inter’s visit to Porto midweek in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie to hold a summit with Inter executives, with the transfer market in mind. Blaugrana officials Joan Laporta and Mateu Alemany spoke with Beppe Marotta and Piero Ausilio.

Alba is clearly not impressed with how Barcelona contacted Inter without his knowledge for a loan move, only for it to crash down hours before deadline.

Inter-Linked Alba Blasts Behind-the-Back Barcelona Dealings

September 9, 2022 Akhil Fisher Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Barcelona icon Jordi Alba has hit out at the club for presumably agreeing to sell him to Inter when the 33-year-old actually wants to stay put at Blaugrana, where he has been for a decade. The veteran fullback has endured a difficult start to the season, often being dropped from he XI.

Inter Deny Loan Agreement for Barcelona Wingback Alba

September 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter have denied any loan agreement being struck for Jordi Alba, The Nerazzurri sources stated that no advances have taken place between the two parties for the veteran fullback. He was offered to them in light of Robin Gosens' possible departure, but they didn't come to terms with Bayer Leverkusen.

Napoli vs Barcelona 2-4: Partenopei Wave Goodbye to Europa League

February 25, 2022 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Europa League, International Football, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli's Europa League run came to a halt as Barcelona took the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium by storm on Thursday. A 1-1 first-leg draw at Camp Nou gave the Partenopei everything to play for at home, but Xavi's men cruised to a 4-2 triumph to reach the round of 16.

Inter Unlikely to Do Business with Barcelona Despite Recent Reports

June 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Inter have been linked to Jordi Alba in the Spanish press, but other targets are more realistic for the flanks. Moreover, they turned down the trades proposed by Barcelona, especially those including their top defenders. Their interest in the Spanish fullback is not particularly high due to his price tag and wages. They have short-listed Manuel Lazzarri, Denzel Dumfries and Davide Zappacosta to replace Achraf Hakimi on the right flank.

Atalanta playmaker Pessina is the subject of transfer interest from Torino and Monza. However, a clause added by Milan could hinder the suitors' efforts.

Inter Eyeing Italian Duo, Suggested as Landing Spot for Barcelona Star

June 23, 2021 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Despite the financial difficulties, Inter will not stop at Hakan Calhanoglu in the transfer market. Agent Beppe Riso visited their headquarters and proposed Gianluca Mancini and Matteo Pessina, who will become options in case of some departures in their roles. Moreover, they have held preliminary talks with Barcelona for Jordi Alba, although a deal is very complicated considering the costs and the likely competition, should he leave.

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