Inter Milan Prioritize Central Midfield – Roma & France Star Still A Potential Target | OneFootball

Inter Milan have reportedly shifted priorities to central midfield, with Roma’s Manu Kone still a major target.

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

With less than two weeks to go in the transfer window, Inter are still juggling a few different tasks to complete their squad.

For over a month, Inter have been trying to sign Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. However, that has still come to nothing, with Atalanta’s resolve never breaking.

Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri also reportedly made an offer for Roma midfielder Manu Kone. However, the Giallorossi rejected this bid.

Inter Prioritize Central Midfield – Manu Kone Still A Target

MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 12: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu looks on before the Pre-season Friendly match between AC Monza and FC Internazionale at U-Power Stadium on August 12, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, though, Inter have rethought their priorities.

Instead of going all-in on an attacking signing, the Nerazzurri want to sign a midfielder before the transfer window closes.

After a few weeks in preseason, it has become clear that Inter need a holding midfielder.

Coach Cristian Chivu needs a player who can do a bit of everything, from tackling and intercepting the ball to keeping possession and driving up the pitch.

Roma’s Kone has emerged as the target who best represents what Chivu wants.

Therefore, Inter still consider the Frenchman a target. Roma could sell him reluctantly, in order to finance other signings.

And considering that Kone is 24 years of age, Inter would be willing to tack a few million more onto their €45 million offer.

Then, if it is not Kone who arrives, Inter will target a different midfielder, reports the Corriere.