Inter Milan’s pursuit of a new left-footed defender has hit another snag as their negotiations for Ricardo Rodriguez have stalled. After losing out on Juan Cabal, the club has adopted a wait-and-see approach, hoping the transfer market might present unforeseen opportunities. Despite being a declared target, discussions with Oaktree, the club’s ownership group, have not yielded the desired results, prompting the management to explore other options.
Calciomercato detail how the search for a suitable defender continues, with Mario Hermoso being ruled out due to age and financial considerations. Although young defender Fontanarosa has impressed during the preseason, he is not expected to be part of the squad for the upcoming season. Head coach Simone Inzaghi had requested Rodriguez, but this option was also dismissed in the latest transfer meeting due to his age and low cost, which did not appeal to Oaktree.
The ownership has made it clear that they are looking for a new talent similar to Yann Aurel Bisseck, a cost-effective player who could be a valuable long-term investment. One such player, Nathan Zeze, is highly regarded, but Inter was informed weeks ago that he is not available for transfer. Should this situation change, Zeze would become a primary target once again.
Inter’s management is now tasked with finding a young, promising defender who can grow with the team, aligning with Oaktree’s vision for the club’s future. The search for the next Bisseck is on, and it remains to be seen which new talent will emerge as the solution to Inter’s defensive needs.
