Four Wonderkids Inter Milan Could Target Next Summer

Inter Milan have navigated the past few transfer windows without loosening their purse strings They have prioritized the acquisition of free agents due to their financial situation.

Their transfer policy means they have had to rely on players past their prime or approaching the twilight of their careers to contribute to their title challenge.

With the squad aging rapidly and several players approaching the end of their contracts, Inter will have to shuffle their pack next summer and should be looking to target youth.

They already have a couple of exciting young talents on their hands, but a few more additions would add depth to the squad and secure their long-term future. 

Nestory Irankunda

Nestory Irankunda has been making waves since his days at the Adelaide United Academy. The winger might be the future of Australian football and is already making his mark in Germany.

After bagging 16 goals and eight assists in 61 games for Adelaide, Irankunda completed a move to Bayern Munich and has already scored twice in two games for the Bundesliga club’s youth side.

Irankunda has exceptional skills, blistering pace, physicality and technical ability, and his performances made him a standout player in the A-League.

However, Irankunda’s chances of breaking into Bayern’s star-studded senior team are slim, paving the way for Inter to swoop in for him next summer.

Luring him away from Bavaria may be incredibly difficult for Inter. But if they can pull off a deal, the impact would be seismic in his homeland.

Aussie sports bettors would undoubtedly pay more attention to Serie A, triggering what would likely become a betting frenzy on top-flight games featuring Inter.

They would be eager to explore market options for the player and the club on new betting apps in Australia, and those platforms would benefit from the uptick in activity.

The 18-year-old undoubtedly has the potential to take Inter’s attack up a notch and boost their odds of winning silverware over the next few years.

If he builds on his fine start to the season in Germany, they should be pulling out all the stops to secure his signature next summer.

Caleb Wiley

Chelsea raised eyebrows when they splashed out £8.5 million to sign United States international left-back Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United over the summer.

The 19-year-old was considered one of the most talented players in Atlanta’s squad after coming through the club’s youth ranks before establishing himself in the first team.

Wiley featured 85 times for the Major League Soccer (MLS) side, contributing six goals and seven assists to earn a high-profile move to the Premier League.

He was subsequently loaned to RC Strasbourg and has already made an impact in Ligue 1, claiming an assist in the club’s 4-3 defeat against Olympique Lyon.

Chelsea view Wiley as a long-term investment, but he’ll unlikely ever feature for them given that Marc Cucurella and Renato Veiga are ahead of him in the pecking order.

The talented defender is more likely to join Strasbourg on a permanent deal next summer but Inter should be looking to snap him up as a back-up for Federico Dimarco.

Joshua Acheampong

Chelsea’s new transfer policy of snapping up talented players from around the world means they have plenty of emerging stars on their books, and they could be looking to do business next summer.

That bodes well for Inter’s chances of signing Joshua Acheampong, who has earned rave reviews for his ability despite still waiting to make his competitive debut for Chelsea.

The Chelsea youngster is widely regarded as one of the most talented players at the club and has already been linked with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

The 18-year-old still needs some first-team experience under his belt, but he could be a long-term successor for Denzel Dumfries, whose Inter contract runs out at the end of the season.

Inter signed Canadian star Tajon Buchanan to cover for Dumfries but recurring injury problems mean he has barely kicked a ball for the reigning Italian champions.

The Nerazzurri should leverage their positive relationship with Chelsea to negotiate terms for Acheampong if they want to beat their continental rivals to the punch.

Luc De Fougerolles

Fulham youngster Luc de Fougerolles is another emerging star who should be on Inter’s transfer radar next summer. 

The 18-year-old has yet to feature in a Premier League fixture but already has two international caps with Canada to his name, which speaks volumes about his talent.

De Fougerolles is versatile enough to feature anywhere across the backline, and the right-footed centre-back can also step into the defensive midfield role when required.

He is solid at 1v1 defending and boasts a decent first touch and explosive movement. He also has a strong mentality, is good in the build-up play and can progress the ball well.

De Fougerolles has only turned out for Fulham’s senior team in the League Cup and will need more first-team experience to aid his development.

However, he has all the tools to become a top defender in the future, and Inter should be on his heels next summer.