Goalkeeper reshuffle: Martinez in, Sommer out, Provedel next
Inter have made their decision on the goalkeeper position for next season. Josep Martinez will be promoted to starting goalkeeper, stepping into the role Yann Sommer held. The club are in advanced talks to sign Ivan Provedel from Lazio as the new backup. (2)
The decision has not gone down well online. Fan reaction is sharp, with many believing Martinez is not the level required for a team that wants to win in Europe. Provedel is seen by some supporters as not even adequate for the reserve role. (2)
Meanwhile, Sommer appears headed for Amsterdam. Ajax are in talks to bring the Swiss international in as their new first-choice goalkeeper, with Sommer leaving Inter on a free transfer. (1)
Dopo Dumfries, an Udinese defender on the radar
With Denzel Dumfries completing his medical ahead of a move to Real Madrid, Inter are already looking at reinforcements. The club have shown interest in a 26-year-old central defensive star from Udinese, a potential summer target as the squad reshaping continues. (3)
Cifosi are worried
The goalkeeper plan has hit a nerve. Between promoting Martinez and bringing in Provedel as his deputy, a lot of Inter fans online are unconvinced the club is building a squad that can compete at the top end of Europe. That unease is now the backdrop to every other move this summer. (2)