Multiple reports in Italy claim Inter have inquired about Genoa‘s Josep Martínez and Udinese‘s Maduka Okoye as talks with Athletico Paranaense for Bento are stalling.
Inter want to bring a new second-choice goalkeeper to the Stadio Meazza this summer and prepare him to become the regular starter from 2025-26.
Brazil international Bento had emerged as their primary target but multiple reports in Italy claim talks between the Serie A champions and Athletico Paranaense are now on hold.
Inter inquire about two Serie A goalkeepers as Bento talks stall
Friday’s printed edition of Il Corriere dello Sport newspaper on page 17 claims the Brazilian club no longer want to sell their goalkeeper for just €20m, so the Nerazzurri are looking to potential alternatives.
This doesn’t mean they have given up on Bento, but they want to be prepared if the deal collapses.
All Italian sports papers and Sky Sport Italia claim two other candidates for Inter are Udinese’s Maduka Okoye and Genoa’s Josep Martínez.
The Grifone made Martinez’s move from RB Leipzig permanent for €3m this summer and according to reports, their asking price for the Spaniard is close to €20m.