Inter Unopposed but Not Close to Olympique Marseille Star | OneFootball

Inter took advantage of the recent clash with Bayern Munich to handle some business and were left with the impression that the Bavarians aren’t chasing after Luis Henrique particularly insistently, at least at the moment, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

They have been labeled as the main contenders to nab the Olympique Marseille winger. However, he’s not a priority for the Bundesliga powerhouse. The Nerazzurri are a lot more determined. Though, they are reluctant to meet the initial request.

Inter will attempt to work on the French side’s flanks to lower the price tag of Luis Henrique. It’s currently €30M. The Scudetto holders reportedly tabled a €20/22M proposal.

The Nerazzurri plan to utilize the prospective newcomer as a right wing-back, as he has done this year under Roberto De Zerbi. Therefore, the strategy is to have another weapon comparable to Denzel Dumfries at the position. Matteo Darmian has often been fine while filling in, even though he’s not at the same level offensively.

If the front office were successful in their pursuit, the Italian defender would become a depth piece and a jack-of-all-trades since he can play on both wings and in the backline.

Our Take on Inter and Luis Henrique

It’s an ambitious and a tad pricey plan, but it looks like they have turned the corner economically and can afford this kind of coup without sacrificing anybody. If it’s not him, they’ll find somebody else, mimicking what they have done with Carlos Augusto and Federico Dimarco on the other flank. It doesn’t spell well for Nicola Zalewski and Tajon Buchanan’s future in San Siro.