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Inter Milan will reportedly wrap up a deal to sign Parma striker Ange-Yoan Bonny some time early next week.
This according to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, via FCInterNews.
Inter Milan are now rapidly approaching the closing stage of negotiations with Parma for striker Ange-Yoan Bonny.
The Nerazzurri’s interest in the 21-year-old is certainly no secret. They had already been targeting him before appointing Cristian Chivu as coach – and the Romanian has further pushed them towards a deal.
Inter see Bonny as an ideal player to follow in the footsteps of Marcus Thuram.
Inter Milan To Wrap Up Deal For Ange-Yoan Bonny Early Next Week
According to SportMediaset, Inter are at the finish line. They have agreed on a fee of around €25 million with Parma for Bonny.
The Nerazzurri want that to be including all add-ons. Parma, meanwhile, are hoping for €25 million plus add-ons.
Therefore, another round of talks will be necessary to seal the deal.
However, these are all minor details.
Therefore, reports the Gazzetta, Inter expect to complete the signing of Bonny early next week.
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