Report – Udinese Center-Back Becomes Inter Milan Top Defensive Target

Inter Milan will reportedly focus on signing Udinese center-back Oumar Solet in the final days of the transfer window.

According to Foot Mercato via FCInterNews, the Frenchman has become Inter’s top target after dropping interest in Ademola Lookman.

Signing a new central defender has become a priority for the Nerazzurri, with Benjamin Pavard expected to leave soon.

Even if the Frenchman stays, Cristian Chivu’s men will try to lure Oumar Solet away from Udinese.

Inter Milan Make Udinese Star Oumar Solet Top Priority

UDINE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 16: Oumar Solet of Udinese during the Serie A match between Udinese and Empoli at Stadio Friuli on February 16, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

Solet’s versatility and ability to play in different defensive set-ups have caught Inter’s eye.

Furthermore, they are ready to overlook rape allegations and give Solet the benefit of the doubt.

However, the 25-year-old won’t come cheap, with Udinese slapping a €30 million price tag on their in-demand defender.

After missing out on Loic Bade and Renato Veiga, Inter are pushing hard to sign Solet before the transfer window closes.

Pavard’s sale would likely facilitate Solet’s arrival, but Inter are still negotiating with foreign suitors.

Nonetheless, they will continue pursuing Solet aggressively.

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