Inter Touch Base with Future Star Free Agent in Germany

Inter took advantage of the recent trip to Leverkusen to meet with the agent of Jonathan Tah. The defender is reportedly close to agreeing to a contract with Barcelona, but the race is still somewhat open. He denied having convened with Blaugrana director Deco after the reports.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Nerazzurri have no doubts about his level and fit. His performance against them further proved it. On the other hand, they aren’t the only side chasing him, and his demands are significant.

The summit between the Inter brass and the entourage of Tah was mostly preliminary. The parties set the stage for possible future discussions. The salary requested by the defender is too high for the Serie A side’s standards at this stage, but they haven’t completely shut the door for now.

Oaktree plots to progressively do away with Bosman signings involving veterans with high wages. On the other hand, the German international isn’t too old, as he’s 28. The outcome of their chase depends on how much other teams will offer.

In the meantime, the Scudetto holders are mulling whether to add to their backline in January already. Francesco Acerbi continues to struggle to stay healthy. He’s not expected to return versus Lazio either. Despite Udinese’s stance, Jaka Bijol would be their top target if they opted to make a move.

Our Take on Inter and Tah

He’ll be a great get for whoever signs him, but it’d be surprising if it were the Nerazzurri given the latest hints about their future strategy. They are getting close to having to sign one more man in January.