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Inter Milan transfer news: Chelsea target Marco Verratti and Manchester United target James Rodriguez wanted in £128m swoop

Italian giants ready to make giant push in transfer window next summer and want some of football's biggest names

INTER MILAN are reportedly ready to splash the cash on James Rodriguez and Marco Verratti next summer.

The Italian giants embarked on a huge spending spree in the last transfer window, bringing the likes of Antonio Candreva, Joao Mario and Gabriel Barbosa to the San Siro.

James Rodriguez is a top target for Inter Milan
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James Rodriguez is a top target for Inter MilanCredit: EPA

But Frank de Boer was shown the door after just 14 games at the helm, and it’s now down to Stefano Pioli to secure Champions League qualification ahead of resurgent rivals AC Milan.


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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is already wanted to take charge at the end of the season, and Tuttosport via claims Inter chiefs will supply the Argentine with two world-class players worth a combined £128million.

Real Madrid outcast Rodriguez has fallen out with Zinedine Zidane after making just six appearances in the new campaign and was targeted by Inter last summer.

Inter are keen to make Diego Simeone their new boss next summer
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Inter are keen to make Diego Simeone their new boss next summerCredit: EPA
Rodriguezs relationship with Zinedine Zidane is at an all-time low
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Rodriguez's relationship with Zinedine Zidane is at an all-time lowCredit: Reuters

Manchester United are also interested but Rodriguez is sure to be handed his preferred No.10 role with the Nerazzurri.

The report adds that Paris Saint-Germain ace Verratti is wanted to strengthen the midfield in a move which would see Chelsea end up empty-handed.


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Marco Verratti is also a target for Inter Milan
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Marco Verratti is also a target for Inter MilanCredit: PA:Press Association
The midfielder has been urged to leave France by his Italy boss
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The midfielder has been urged to leave France by his Italy bossCredit: EPA

And one man who thinks Verratti should return to the Serie A is Italy boss Giampiero Ventura.

He explained: “The problem is that he doesn’t play in Italy, but in France. The rhythms are different; the strength of his team is so high that he never gets put in difficulty.”

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