Valentin Carboni is a known transfer target for Olympique Marseille, but Simone Inzaghi insists the creative midfielder is ‘in the future of Inter.’
The talent just turned 19 in March and impressed during a loan spell at Monza last season, earning him a place in the Argentina squad for the Copa America.
He found the net twice with four assists in 32 games for Monza, helping them to finish comfortably mid-table.
West Ham United made an approach in January, but this summer Roberto De Zerbi’s Olympique Marseille are pushing hard for his signature.
Inter see Valentin Carboni in future
The cost would be above €20m plus add-ons, though Inzaghi said in today’s press conference that it is by no means certain Carboni will be leaving.
“We saw what he did at Monza, he had a very good start to the Copa America, he is in the future of Inter and I am waiting for him after that tournament.
“We have an extra option with Carboni, as we can play with two players behind the centre-forward. In some situations, he could be a wing-back, or stay wider and run at opponents.
“Having him in the squad can improve us. We don’t really have one-on-one players who can do that, but compensate with other qualities.”
Meanwhile, Inter have sent Franco Carboni – Valentin’s 21-year-old brother – to River Plate on a one-season loan with option to buy for €4m.
The Nerazzurri also have a counter-option set at €12m.