Inter Milan Could Sign Zenit St. Petersburg Defender For Under €20M Asking Price | OneFootball

Inter Milan could sign Zenit St. Petersburg defender Robert Renan for less than the Russian club’s reported €20 million asking price.

This according to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews. They report that there is a good chance that the Nerazzurri could negotiate down the fee for the 20-year-old.

Zenit defender Renan is the latest player to emerge on Inter’s shortlist of possible signings for the back three.

The Nerazzurri had been close to signing Hellas Verona defender Juan Cabal.

However, the Colombian instead went to Juventus.

Therefore, Inter are now back at square one in their search for a defensive signing.

The profile that they are seeking, however, remains the same. Inter want to bring in a player who can deputize for Alessandro Bastoni on the left of the back three.

This would allow Carlos Augusto to play exclusively at wingback, covering for Tajon Buchanan. Last season, the Brazilian regularly played in the back three as well.

Inter Could Sign Robert Renan For Less Than €20M

Aged just twenty, Renan would certainly fit the age profile that Inter owners Oaktree Capital are seeking.

The Nerazzurri owners reportedly prefer to sign a young player with potential to grow and improve, as well as resale value, rather than moving for a more experienced player as a short-term option.

Moreover, the left-footed Brazilian defender is a player who Inter have identified as basically having the right profile to play in their back three.

Renan joined Zenit St. Petersburg from Corinthians last summer. However, he is currently on loan with Internacional in his native Brazil.

But Inter could look to sign Renan from Zenit anyway, terminating the loan to Internacional.

Renan as a release clause in his contract with Zenit. But this is worth €26 million – Inter would have no intention of paying a fee of that size for the Brazilian.

Meanwhile, reports have indicated that Zenit are currently holding out for €20 million.

However, Sky report, Inter could realistically sign the 20-year-old for some way less than that.