Report – Inter Milan Keen To Sign Genoa & Denmark Midfielder
This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They report that the Nerazzurri's pursuit of the Dane would be unrelated to talks for Koni De Winter and Valentin Carboni.
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Inter Milan are in the hunt for midfield reinforcements this summer.
The Nerazzurri could lose big names like Hakan Calhanoglu and Davide Frattesi in central areas.
Therefore, Inter must scan the market for potential targets. And Genoa midfielder Morten Frendrup is one player who they rate, very highly, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport.
Inter Keen On Genoa Midfielder Morten Frendrup
GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 9: Morten Frendrup of Genoa reacts during the Coppa Italia match between Genoa CFC and Reggiana at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on August 9, 2024 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by)
According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter have signalled their interest in Frendrup to Genoa.
The 24-year-old has come to the end of his third season at the Marassi. He joined Genoa from Danish club Brondby in the summer of 2022.
According to the Gazzetta, however, talks between Inter and Genoa for Frendrup would not be linked to those for any other potential deals.
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