Inter’s transfer budget for new defender revealed

Inter want to sign a centre-back, and Oaktree has reportedly made €10m available for a new, young defender.

Defending Serie A champions Inter are considering signing a new central defender, and Oaktree is ready to make €10m available to complete a transfer, according to fcinter1908.

However, the new owners have informed club directors and President Beppe Marotta about specific guidelines for a new purchase at the back.

According to the report, Oaktree chiefs want a player similar to Yann Aurel Bisseck, so a young centre-back available for a relatively low transfer fee.

Inter’s transfer budget for new defender revealed

Inter have been linked with several central defenders over the last few days, including Mario Hermoso, Ricardo Rodriguez and Jakub Kiwior. However, according to fcinter1908, none of these players are high on Inter’s agenda.

Hermoso is practically out of Inter’s radars as, despite being available on a free transfer, he has demanded a €4m-a-year salary.

At the same time, Kiwior and Rodriguez are not too appealing, so the Nerazzurri are expected to look elsewhere for defensive reinforcement.

Inter have already announced Piotr Zielinski and Josep Martinez and are expected to confirm the purchase of Mehdi Taremi by the weekend.