Inter keeps proving that shopping inside Serie A usually works. Picking players who already know the league has helped the club build a competitive squad without too many awkward adaption dramas. Think of signings like Calhanoglu and Mkhitaryan, who arrived on free transfers and became pillars. Other additions such as Carlos Augusto, Davide Frattesi and Piotr Zielinski have also made solid contributions.

Zanetti is on it: midfield target Perrone

One name that has popped up on Inter's list is Matias Perrone, a 23-year-old midfielder currently at Como. He is Argentine and also holds a Spanish passport. Perrone is not the flashiest type, but he brings balance, good technique and an intelligent sense of positioning. At Como he forms the midfield spine alongside Da Cunha and is considered one of the side's underrated assets.

Key facts about Perrone:

  • Age: 23
  • Current club: Como
  • Background: Arrived on loan from Manchester City in summer 2024 and was then bought by Como for 13 million euros at the end of the season
  • Market situation: His value has risen substantially since that purchase and reports suggest his price has at least doubled
  • Sell-on clause: Manchester City retained a 30 percent cut on any future sale
  • Competition: Napoli is also reportedly interested

The sell-on clause means any interested club will likely need to offer a hefty fee to move Como. Inter is showing interest and has involved Javier Zanetti in the process, a pragmatic move given Zanetti's ties and appeal to Argentine players.

A defensive option: Ostigard

On the defensive front Inter have been more direct. They submitted an information request for Gianluca Ostigard to Genoa and got a reply: 12 million euros. The club is now weighing that figure.

Quick profile on Ostigard:

  • Age: 26
  • Current club: Genoa, second spell
  • Past experience: Two seasons at Napoli, part of the squad when they won the 2022/23 title
  • Season form: Possibly the best campaign of his career so far, including five goals
  • Style: Versatile central defender who can play in a back three or back four, strong in marking and comfortable in starting play from the back
  • Limitation: Not especially quick

Inter view Ostigard as a solid alternative as they plan for departures in central defence, with players like Acerbi and De Vrij likely to exit. The Genoa asking price has not closed the case but it has triggered internal discussions at the club.

What this says about Inter's market plan

The approach is consistent: target players who already understand the Italian game and can slot into the squad quickly. Perrone fits the youth-and-technical profile that appeals to the club's ownership, while Ostigard would bring experience and positional flexibility to a defence that will need reinforcements.

Expect Inter to keep working quietly on these dossiers. Perrone comes with a tricky price tag because of the sell-on clause, and Ostigard has a clear price sticker from Genoa. Both deals will depend on negotiation and priorities in the summer window.

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