Inter Milan Owners Oaktree Prefer Young Profile Over Arsenal & Ex AC Milan Defenders | OneFootball

The Inter Milan management has been tracking Jakub Kiwior and Ricardo Rodriguez, but club owners Oaktree have a different plan in mind.

The Nerazzurri have already signed Mehdi Taremi, Piotr Zielinski and Josep Martinez. Nevertheless, they’re still looking to place the final touches on Simone Inzaghi’s squad.

This includes signing a new left-footed defender, a profile that became a necessity following Tajon Buchanan’s injury.

With the Canadian out of action possibly until the end of the year, Carlos Augusto will once again serve as Federico Dimarco’s backup on the left wing.

Therefore, Inter are looking to sign a player capable of acting as an understudy for Alessandro Bastoni at the back.

According to La Repubblica via FcInter1908, the club directors have been keeping tabs on Rodriguez and Kiwior.

The Swiss veteran in particular is a profile that Inzaghi appreciates due to his immense experience. The 31-year-old has recently left Torino, so he’s now available on a free transfer.

As for Kiwior, he’s looking for a new experience after failing to earn sufficient playing time at Arsenal. The arrival of Riccardo Calafiori will also limit his minutes even further.

Hence, Inter have been considering signing the Poland international on loan.

Inter Milan Owners Oaktree Aiming To Sign Young Defender Instead Of Jakub Kiwior & Ricardo Rodriguez

Nevertheless, the source believes that Oaktree prefer to act differently.

The club owners would rather buy a young profile who can develop at the club and increase his market value. In other words, they are seeking another Yann Bisseck.

The Germany U21 international landed in Italy last summer as a relative unknown, sealing a move from Danish top-flight club Aarhus.

Slowly but surely, the 23-year-old proved himself as a reliable option at the back.

So it remains to be seen if Inter can replicate this coup by finding a young and affordable left-footed central defender.