Inter Milan eye move for Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini

Inter Milan have set their sights on Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini ahead of a potential move this summer, claims Sky Sport Italia.

Having recently announced the arrival of striker Marko Arnautovic from Bologna, Inter are planning to strengthen the defence before the end of the transfer window.

Yann Bisseck has already been brought in this window, but the Nerazzurri want to add a defender with top-flight experience to their ranks.

Merih Demiral was on the top of Inter’s wishlist, but he is now on the cusp of joining Saudi giants Al Ahli.

Inter have now turned their attention towards Demiral’s Atalanta teammate Giorgio Scalvini, who has been on the Nerazzurri’s radar for a long time.

The 19-year-old enjoyed an impressive breakout campaign last season to earn the status of one of the most promising youngsters in Europe.

Considered the future of Italy, Scalvini already has four international caps to his name.

However, La Dea are determined to keep hold of the Italian as they look to raise the bar in Serie A this season.

Having already lost Rasmus Hojlund, and with Demiral, Duvan Zapata and Luis Muriel nearing the exit door, the Bergamo outfit don’t want to see their squad depth weaken further.

Scalvini is rated at around €40 million, which makes him a far-fetched target for Inter, who are apparently out of their financial depth after spending on a host of players this summer.

Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah is also on the radar of the Nerazzurri.

Simone Inzaghi’s men will face Monza in their opening game of Serie A this Sunday.

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