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Report – Inter Earmark 3 Candidates to Replace Dumfries After Palestra Fiasco

June 27, 2026 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Stories

Inter are still licking their wounds after Chelsea beat them to the signature of Marco Palestra, whom they had viewed as Denzel Dumfries’ successor. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the reigning Serie A champions have now turned their attention to three viable options.

Inter are back on the drawing board after missing out on Marco Palestra, who was the one and only target they had been working on.

Inter Regrouping After Major Transfer Market Blow

June 25, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are back on the drawing board after missing out on Marco Palestra, who was the one and only target they had been working on to replace Denzel Dumfries. The Nerazzurri will revisit their previous options. The reigning Serie A champions liked Dan Ndoye when he was at Bologna.

Just as Inter were getting ready to seal the deal for Marco Palestra, Chelsea muscled their way into the race.

Chelsea Hijack Inter Attempt to Acquire Palestra Late

June 24, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market 3 comments

Just as Inter were getting ready to seal the deal for Marco Palestra, Chelsea muscled their way into the race by outbidding their foes, convincing the player to change his mind after he signaled he wanted to stay in Serie A. The Nerazzurri will have to look elsewhere.

The Inter officials received the green light to invest more than usual on a single player and will do so for Marco Palestra or Manu Koné.

Ranking Inter Milan Right-Back Targets Ahead of the Summer Window

June 16, 2026 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Inter, Inter Milan, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market, Transfer Market Stories

Inter Milan and Denzel Dumfries will part ways at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the Dutchman prepares to join Real Madrid. According to multiple sources, it’s already a done deal, with Los Merengues set to announce the transfer immediately after the tournament.

Inter have made strides in their pursuit of Oumar Solet, while the negotiation with Atalanta regarding Marco Palestra is lagging.

Inter Progressing for Solet While Palestra Talks Stall

June 10, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market, Udinese

Inter have made strides in their pursuit of Oumar Solet, while the negotiation with Atalanta regarding Marco Palestra is lagging, but the player wants to join them. The Nerazzurri recently met with Udinese, tabling their offer for the defender and inquiring about Arthur Atta.

Real Madrid have suddenly accelerated their pursuit of Denzel Dumfries and will activate his option to buy after agreeing to personal terms.

Inter Linchpin Dumfries Poised for Real Madrid Switch

June 3, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Real Madrid have suddenly accelerated their pursuit of Denzel Dumfries, and, considering his affordable release clause, they just need to activate it and reach an agreement with him. They appear to have already done so, and he’ll join when technically possible,

Manchester City Join Rich Race for Atalanta Starlet

June 2, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

The Inter officials have received the green light to invest more than usual in a single player, and they have every intention to do so to lure either Atalanta’s Marco Palestra or Roma’s Manu Koné. The Nerazzurri haven’t been short on cash after the Oaktree fund takeover but haven’t spent more than €25M on anybody in a while.

Marco Palestra was one of the few Azzurri who showed up in Bosnia and is attracting plenty of suitors, but he's become very expensive.

Report – Inter Preparing Opening Bid for Sought-After Atalanta Starlet

May 31, 2026 Marko Vrakela Atalanta, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter and Atalanta could soon open talks over Marco Palestra’s transfer to San Siro, with the Nerazzurri hellbent on signing the Italian prodigy. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, La Dea are open to cashing in on their sought-after starlet.

Inter will have to wait to learn whether Denzel Dumfries will be staying, as his feasible release clause will soon come into effect again.

Barcelona, Liverpool, and Real Madrid After Inter Star

May 27, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Liverpool, Premier League, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter will have to patiently wait to learn whether Denzel Dumfries will be staying, as his rather feasible release clause, which amounts to €25M, is set to come into effect again later in the summer. A few teams are lining up to assess his level of interest in departing San Siro.

Inter president Giuseppe Marotta recently voiced his desire to continue luring the best Italian talents, and they will try in the summer.

Inter Face Obstacles in Plan to Bring In More Italians

May 7, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Inter president Giuseppe Marotta recently voiced his desire to continue luring the best Italian talents, and they will try in the summer, but it’s going to be a very pricey endeavor. The top name on their shortlist is Marco Palestra, but Atalanta want to keep him for at least one season.

Atalanta Star Eyed by Inter May Be Premier League Bound

April 8, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Liverpool, Napoli, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Marco Palestra was one of the few Azzurri who showed up in Bosnia, even though he was debuting with the senior national team. Plenty of suitors have been keeping tabs on him this season, but the Serie A sides could be priced out of the race. Atalanta are well aware of the burgeoning bidding war.

With or without significant departures, Inter are poised to reload in the summer and have shortlisted several Serie A up-and-comers.

Inter Preparing to Raid a Few Different Serie A Clubs

March 18, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Como, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese

With or without significant departures, Inter are poised to reload in the summer and have shortlisted several up-and-comers to renovate their squad. They have continued to keep tabs on Manu Koné following last year’s chase and are keen on a few standouts from the minnows.

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