The transfer saga surrounding Davide Frattesi continues to heat up as Roma steps up its efforts to secure the Inter Milan midfielder. Despite attempts by both clubs to downplay the situation, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Frattesi’s future remains uncertain.
Corriere dello Sport report that Roma’s sporting director, Florent Ghisolfi, and Frattesi’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, are working diligently behind the scenes to craft an offer that could persuade Inter to part ways with the player. As days pass, confidence grows within the Roma camp that they may find the key to closing the deal during this transfer window.
Inter, for their part, are monitoring the situation closely. The club was officially contacted by Roma about 20 days ago for an initial inquiry and is now waiting to see how Ghisolfi’s strategy unfolds. Interestingly, Frattesi himself has not yet confirmed to Inter any desire to leave Milan.
Inter President Giuseppe Marotta recently stated, “Davide is a good lad, a true professional, and he has absolutely not asked to be transferred. Of course, in this market, requests can come in. We don’t want to sell anyone, but if a player expresses an intention to change, we will try to listen.” This statement seems to be a message to both Frattesi’s entourage to be more forthcoming and to Roma to come prepared with the requested funds without attempting to lowball.
Inter’s asking price stands at 45 million euros, slightly negotiable down to 40 million. The club has made it clear they have no necessity or desire to sell Frattesi, with coach Simone Inzaghi content to keep him until at least June.
Roma’s strategy, as hinted by manager Claudio Ranieri, involves finding a way to acquire Frattesi without compromising the club’s financial restructuring mandated by UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations. The proposal likely to be tabled is a loan with an obligation to buy, tied to certain conditions. There’s also the possibility of including Bryan Cristante on a six-month loan as part of the deal.
While the potential for a deal exists, the negotiation process is not expected to be swift. Inter may request to delay any transfer until after their upcoming Champions League matches against Sparta Prague and Monaco, given their current squad limitations.
