Calmly moving forward, but with an exchange of promises that lay important foundations for the deal to be successful. Inter have asked Albert Gudmundsson for more time and the Icelander has pledged to give priority to the Italian champions. Even if it is true that behind the scenes there are always Premier League teams that have economic means. Even if it is true that sooner or later, he will want to emulate his great-grandfather of the same name who had a past at Arsenal.

Month's end – Inter have long had their eyes on the 26 year-old talent who is having the best season of his career. Professionalism, technique, physical strength and versatility make him a perfect profile for the ambitious project that Inter have for next season on all five fronts: Serie A, Coppa Italia, Super Coppa Italia, Champions League and the new Club World Cup. Gud can play as a second striker, a winger, or also as a mezzala on either flanks of Calhanoglu. The problem (for Inter) is that this superb year at Genoa where he has scored 16 goals and had three assists has attracted the attention of other clubs. Inter cannot afford to deal with a bidding war and above all they have asked for time because everything is frozen (even on the signatures of Barella and Lautaro on their contract extensions) until May 20th, the day when Oaktree loan expires. The Nerazzurri will have to raise cash to meet the €30m requested by Genoa, which is already resigned to lose its best player in order to finance its own incoming transfer market deals.

Potential treasure – There are many young Inter players whose sacrifices could facilitate the "white smoke" with the Grifone. The most prized asset that Inter have is Carboni, 2005-born striker who is already playing for Argentina and is experiencing a good year on loan at Monza. The boy will return to Inter at the end of the season and the Nerazzurri could wait for a bidding war to be held to raise the requested €30m. Last January, the Italian champions rejected €20m from Fiorentina for Carboni. The young Argentinian will not be included in negotiations for Gudmundsson, but rather he will be talked about in separate negotiations. Oristanio, Zanotti, Akinsanmiro are potential names that could be included in talks with Genoa.

Plan B – Gudmundsson remains favorite option for an Inter attack that will lose Sanchez and perhaps also Arnautovic. Let's not forget Correa who will return to Milan if Marseille do not win Europa League but he could then begin his career in Saudi Arabia. Inter's plan B leads to George Ilenikhena, 18 year-old French striker who is making himself noticed with 28 games and 8 goals at Antwerp. Even for the "new Osimhen" there is also the risk of an auction, but Inter remain vigilant.

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by ForzaInter_1908

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