Report – Inter Milan Preparing For Two More Outgoing Deals, Turkey Superstar Set To Stay Amid Another Turbulent Summer
Tajon Buchanan and Aleksandar Stankovic are reportedly on the verge of severing ties with Inter Milan.
According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri are eager to cash in on the wantaway duo.
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Furthermore, Hakan Calhanoglu is close to staying at the Serie A runners-up amid another rumor-packed summer.
Indeed, the Argentine prodigy will join the Griffins on a season-long loan without a buyout option.
Inter Milan Set to Offload Tajon Buchanan & Aleksandar Stankovic
OSAKA, JAPAN – JULY 27: Aleksandar Stankovic of FC Internazionale in action during the pre-season friendly match between FC Internazionale and Al-Nassr at Yanmar Stadium Nagai on July 27, 2023 in Osaka, Japan. (Photo by)
Despite an underwhelming short-term loan at Villarreal, Buchanan could return to La Ceramica.
However, Inter are preferring a permanent transfer this summer.
Therefore, Villarreal must change their offer, especially now that Sassuolo are in the picture.
On the other hand, Stankovic has already personal terms with Club Brugge.
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Moreover, the Belgian giants have had their €10 million bid accepted by the San Siro club.
Yet, the parties are still to iron out the final details.
Indeed, Inter want a €25m buyback clause, while Brugge insist on €30m.
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