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Meanwhilem, Inter Milan are “dreaming” of signing Lazio midfielder Nicolo Rovella this summer.
This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper La Repubblica, via FCInterNews. They report that the 23-year-old has a release clause of €55 million.
Inter Milan are firming up their transfer strategy for the summer window.
The Nerazzurri have already signed one midfielder. They completed the transfer of 21-year-old Croatian international Petar Sucic from Dinamo Zagreb just a couple days ago.
However, Inter may not be finished there. Reportedly, they will still look to sign another midfielder.
Inter “Dreaming” Of Signing Lazio Midfielder Nicolo Rovella – €55M Release Clause A Boost
Under the ownership of Oaktree Capital, Inter will look to focus on signing younger player.
One player who is still relatively young, but also would provide clear quality in the here and now would be Lazio midfielder Nicolo Rovella.
The Italian international has been outstanding in the Biancocelesti’s engine room for a couple seasons now.
And according to La Repubblica, that has put Rovella on Inter’s radar. They see Rovella as a “dream” target to back up Hakan Calhanoglu in holding midfield.
Rovella does have a release clause in his deal with Lazio worth €55 million. Therefore, if Inter want to spend big, they could snap up the 23-year-old.
However, Biancocelesti coach Maurizio Sarri will do everything he can to keep hold of Rovella, who he considers to be a key player.
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