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I don`t think Fekir should not be discussed here as he was not even linked to us. Besides, he`s not a forward, either. I`ve mentioned the Fekir deal in the "Player suggestion" thread.
According to Alfredo Pedulla, Inter have contacted the agent of Lille 20-year-old forward Rafael Leão. The Portuguese is not considered a plan B but more of “an escape route if United continue to stick to their high demand for Lukaku.” The Sport Italia transfer expert believes that the deadline for the Belgian striker is August 1st.
CdS: Besides Lukaku and Dzeko, the hottest name right now to reinforce the Inter attack is Lille striker Rafael Leão. The Portuguese has been a transfer target of Ausilio since his Sporting days. Inter could have gotten him last summer for free when he terminated contract with the Portuguese club but nothing concrete happened.
Now, he will cost a lot more also because Napoli have also requested information. The Nerazzurri executives, however, are pushing hard for him and the decisive strike could happen in a few days.
If anything, this shows the incompetence of our transfer team in 2018 when he was available for FREE. Is he THAT promising or we are just trying to force Man Utd? Never had the curiosity to even youtube him...
According to Alfredo Pedulla, Inter have contacted the agent of Lille 20-year-old forward Rafael Leão. The Portuguese is not considered a plan B but more of “an escape route if United continue to stick to their high demand for Lukaku.” The Sport Italia transfer expert believes that the deadline for the Belgian striker is August 1st.
GdS: Today, Leão is worth between €35M-€40M and after PSG, Juventus and Napoli, Inter have also started to step up for Leão. Investment is major but it does not scare away the suitors because Leao has the physique to play center forward but also technical skills and strides that have earned him the nickname of “new Mbappe.”
For Inter, Leao is an alternative scenario to the two names that are dominating Inter negotiations in Dzeko and Lukaku. The Portuguese is worth €40M and that figure would definitely be available only if Lukaku is completely abandoned. Rafael is young and pliable, capable of playing in all roles in the attack, willing to sacrifice himself for the team. He is considered a profile more than compatible with the project.
CdS: Besides Lukaku and Dzeko, the hottest name right now to reinforce the Inter attack is Lille striker Rafael Leão. The Portuguese has been a transfer target of Ausilio since his Sporting days. Inter could have gotten him last summer for free when he terminated contract with the Portuguese club but nothing concrete happened.
Now, he will cost a lot more also because Napoli have also requested information. The Nerazzurri executives, however, are pushing hard for him and the decisive strike could happen in a few days.
If anything, this shows the incompetence of our transfer team in 2018 when he was available for FREE. Is he THAT promising or we are just trying to force Man Utd? Never had the curiosity to even youtube him...
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