Inter hope Carboni can be used in swap deal for De Winter | OneFootball

Inter could use striker Valentin Carboni as part of an exchange deal for Genoa defender Koni De Winter, claims La Gazzetta dello Sport.

It is no secret that former Juventus defender De Winter is a target for several clubs inside Italy and abroad, but the Nerazzurri hope to have a secret weapon.

The asking price for the centre-back is €30m, but that could be cut down significantly with an intriguing offer.

Carboni can be the key to De Winter

GENOA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 17: Koni De Winter of Genoa looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa and Venezia at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on February 17, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

There are reports that they could propose Argentina international Carboni to Genoa in a swap deal with multiple complex clauses.

It would therefore be a loan with option for Genoa to buy at the end of the season, with Inter keeping a counter-option to bring him back to base.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 30: Valentin Carboni #45 of FC Internazionale Milano runs with the ball while under pressure from Samuel Xavier #2 of Fluminense FC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Fluminense FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Carboni turned 20 in March and already has three senior caps for Argentina under his belt.

He had moved to Olympique Marseille last summer on loan with an option to buy, but that was cut cruelly short by a torn anterior cruciate ligament in October 2024.