Nottingham Forest make their move for Frattesi
Nottingham Forest are preparing a concrete offer for Davide Frattesi. The Premier League side are ready to bid €25 million plus bonuses, while Inter are holding out for €30 million (1). The 26-year-old midfielder has drawn serious interest from England, and the gap between the clubs is not huge – this one could move fast.
Inter are already thinking ahead. PSV's Joey Veerman is being monitored as a potential replacement should Frattesi depart (1).
Arsenal threaten to hijack the Kone deal
Inter's pursuit of Manu Kone faces a real threat from Arsenal. The Gunners are working on an exit for Leandro Trossard, with a deal described as "advanced" and "almost agreed", which would free up funds and squad space to move for the French midfielder (2).
Kone is coming off a strong World Cup and has been on Inter's radar, but Arsenal's financial power gives them an edge if they choose to act decisively. No bid has been lodged yet, but the London club are positioning themselves to jump the queue (2).
What else is happening
Yann Sommer, now a free agent after leaving Inter, has received an approach from Ajax. The Dutch side have opened talks with the goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Inter remain interested in Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra, though Atalanta control the situation and have set a €50 million-plus-bonuses valuation. A separate report also links Inter with a 26-year-old Udinese defender.
Fan-reaktioner
The Frattesi news has split opinion on Reddit. Some fans see €25–30 million as decent business for a midfielder who has not always been a guaranteed starter, while others worry about depth – especially with no replacement signed yet. The Veerman links are being met with cautious optimism, with a few PSV watchers vouching for his quality. Full discussion here.