Inter Milan Get An Up-Close Look At Major Transfer Target In Serie A Clash Vs Bologna | OneFootball

Inter Milan will get an up-close look at major transfer target Sam Beukema in this evening’s Serie A clash with Bologna.

This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan are reportedly very keen on Bologna defender Sam Beukema.

The links with the Dutchman make a fair bit of sense.

Inter’s need to rejuvenate their defense is no big secret.

Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij have certainly been stalwarts for the Nerazzurri. But they will turn 38 and 34 next season respectively.

Therefore, Inter are aiming to sign a long-term heir to that veteran duo. They want a defender who can play at the centre of the back three.

Inter Milan To Get An Up-Close Look At Sam Beukema In Bologna Showdown

BOLOGNA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 15: Sam Beukema of Bologna FC looks onprior to the 2024 Davis Cup Finals Group Stage Bologna match between Italy and Netherlands at Unipol Arena on September 15, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images for ITF)

Sam Beukema is a name that has risen up Inter’s shortlist in defense.

The 26-year-old joined Bologna in the summer of 2023 from AZ Alkmaar. And he has quickly become a real linchpin of their backline, under both Thiago Motta and now Vincenzo Italiano.

Beukema has shown the physicality necessary to dominate his own penalty area.

And at the same time, the Dutchman has the kind of technical ability in possession that’s necessary to play for a big team like Inter.

Therefore, Inter are certainly keen on Beukema.

For their part, Bologna would want a fee of around €25 million for the 26-year-old.

Inter will have to decide whether Beukema is worth that kind of investment.

And this evening will give the Nerazzurri a chance to really put the defender under a microscope.