According to reports, Inter Milan has rekindled discussions with Genoa regarding the potential acquisition of Koni De Winter. The 23-year-old defender is being considered as a contingency plan in case either Benjamin Pavard or Yann Bisseck departs from the club.
Inter`s interest in De Winter dates back to May when initial inquiries were made to assess the viability of a transfer. However, the pursuit was temporarily set aside as the club focused on other priorities to bolster Cristian Chivu`s squad.
Inter`s Strategic Approach to De Winter
With ongoing Premier League interest in Bisseck and speculation surrounding Pavard`s future, Inter has renewed contact with Genoa. Reports suggest that fresh negotiations took place on Friday, with De Winter being advised to remain on standby for potential developments.
Inter is hopeful that De Winter will hold out for their offer, despite interest from Bournemouth. The club views him as a more experienced and potentially cost-effective option compared to other targets like Giovanni Leoni of Parma, who is attracting attention from Milan and Liverpool with a hefty €40 million price tag.
At 23, De Winter`s experience and potentially lower transfer fee make him an attractive prospect for Inter as they look to strengthen their defensive options.