Inter Milan Targeting Roma, Rennes & Benfica Midfielders – FFP & Champions League Could Be Crucial

Originally posted on SempreInter.com | By Toni Weeler | Last updated Aug 21, 2025 5:39 AM ET

Inter Milan are looking at Manu Kone, Djaoui Cisse, and Florentino Luis as midfield targets.

This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. They also report that the Nerazzurri could get a boost from Financial Fair Play and the Champions League.

Inter have decided to make reinforcing in midfield their priority in the last couple weeks of the transfer window.

The Nerazzurri want to sign a holding midfielder who can provide balance. They are targeting a player who can win and retain po ssession in deeper midfielder, and get the ball up the pitch.

Inter Targeting Kone, Cisse & Florentino – Could Get FFP & UCL Boosts

According to Tuttosport, Inter are still keeping an eye on Roma midfielder Manu Kone.

The Giallorossi rebuffed Inter’s initial offer for the Frenchman last week. However, the Nerazzurri are waiting to see if Roma could be forced into making a sale to comply with Financial Fair Play.

Meanwhile, Rennes midfielder Djaoui Cisse is also a target for Inter.

Lastly, Inter have also identified Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis.

The Nerazzurri could wait and see whether the Portuguese giants qualify for the Champions League group stage. In the event that they miss out, they could sell Florentino to make up for revenue.

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

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