Inter Milan are keen on signing highly-rated Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic (h/t Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano).
The Nerazzurri sold the Serbian youngster to the Belgian club last summer while including buy-back clauses worth €23 million for the summer of 2026 and €25 million for next year.
Following his breakout season with Brugge, Inter are planning to bring Stankovic back to San Siro this summer.
The 20-year-old’s impressive performances have also caught Premier League giants’ attention, including Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.
Inter, however, have the edge due to the youngster’s priority for his boyhood club.
The Nerazzurri, who top the Serie A table by five points, might need more midfield reinforcements ahead of next season due to the uncertain futures of a few players.
Dravide Frattesi came close to joining Nottingham Forest in the winter window, and he should be eyeing an exit due to his lack of regular game time.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s contract is up, and Inter haven’t decided whether to renew it or part ways with him.
Inter will need to resolve Hakan Calhanoglu’s future quickly, as his contract expires next year.
Galatasaray are working to lure the Turkish defensive midfielder, while Inter haven’t stepped up the renewal talks.
Stankovic has established himself as a linchpin in Club Brugge’s midfield, bagging seven goals and four assists in 37 appearances this season.
His stellar performances in the Champions League against Atalanta, Marseille and Kairat have been pivotal in Brugge’s qualification to the play-offs.
The Serbian international is an exciting defensive midfield talent who combines his physicality with technical prowess to a greater effect.
His strong and tall build helps him dominate high-volume aerial and ground duels.
Stankovic also thrives as an excellent playmaker and tempo controller due to his vision and passing range.
He can be an ideal long-term successor of Calhanoglu and can also function in a box-to-box role.
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