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Parma have asked Inter Milan for Sebastiano Esposito and Thomas Berenbruch as part of talks for striker Ange-Yoan Bonny.

Italian outlet FCInterNews report that the pair’s name have come up in talks along with that of Francesco Pio Esposito.

Inter Milan and Parma are currently negotiating a deal for striker Ange-Yoan Bonny.

The 21-year-old has already reportedly agreed terms with Inter on a five-year deal.

Parma value Bonny at around €20 million. However, Inter could aim to lower that fee by sending a player going the other way.

Parma Ask For Sebastiano Esposito & Thomas Berenbruch As Part Of Bonny Talks

One player Parma would certainly be keen on is striker Francesco Pio Esposito.

The 19-year-old would certainly be a like-for-like replacement for Bonny. Therefore, Parma have asked for Pio Esposito as part of talks for Bonny.

However, Parma face competition from a large number of clubs for Pio Esposito.

Therefore, reports FCIN, the Gialloblu have also raised the names of some other players owned by Inter in talks regarding Bonny.

Firstly, FCIN reports, Parma would be interested in Pio Esposito’s brother Sebastiano Esposito.

There’s little doubt that Inter will offload Sebastiano Esposito this summer. They value the 23-year-old at around €7-8 million.

Meanwhile, reports FCIN, midfielder Thomas Berenbruch has also come up in talks, with Parma registering an interest in signing the 20-year-old.

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

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