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Inter Milan will sign two players to bolster their attack this summer, with Nico Paz and Giacomo Raspadori among their targets.

This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

The transfer window is now nearly upon Inter Milan.

And the Nerazzurri have a clear idea of the areas of the squad in which they want to improve.

One of the main one is in attack.

Inter could be in for quite the overhaul in the forward positions during the window.

Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram are, of course, players the Nerazzurri intend to keep.

But the feeling is that the defensive depth is in need of a reshuffle.

Inter Milan To Sign Two Attackers – Paz & Raspadori Among Targets

Marko Arnautovic and Joaquin Correa are both out of contract with Inter at the end of June. Therefore, it seems only a matter of time before they both leave.

Meanwhile, Mehdi Taremi has another season left on his deal.

However, the Iranian has not convinced in his first season at Inter. Therefore, in all likelihood the Nerazzurri will aim to offload and replace him.

Clearly, Inter coach Simone Inzaghi will want at least four players who can slot into the two attacking positions in his 3-5-2 formation.

Therefore, the Corriere report, there will be a couple notable attacking signings.

A dream target for the Nerazzurri would be Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz. The 20-year-old has massively impressed in his first season in Serie A.

Signing Paz may prove a tough ask for Inter, however. Particularly considering the buyback clause that Real Madrid have on the young Argentine.

Meanwhile, the Corriere report, Inter remain attentive to the situation of Napoli forward Giacomo Raspadori.

The 25-year-old has long been on Inter’s radar. And if Napoli were to move for Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi then there could be a swap deal on the cards.

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

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