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Inter have clearly identified Bento as their top target to join and eventually take over from Yann Sommer between the sticks. On the other hand, they aren’t the only side chasing after him, and his price tag is substantial.

Therefore, they are starting to consider other options for such a stratagem, TuttoSport informs (via Fantacalcio). Michele Di Gregorio, who’s a product of their youth academy, is among them. Juventus are pursuing him as well. Monza can negotiate from a position of strength since he has a long-term contract.

Instead, that’s not the case for Josep Martinez, who’s tied to Genoa until 2025. His team will seriously weigh selling him without an agreement, at least in principle, for a renewal in the next couple of months.

Inter aim to bring in a young goalie but would rather avoid spending too much. Instead, Bento and Di Gregorio are worth about €20M considering the competition and their performances.

The Nerazzurri are contemplating retaining Emil Audero, perhaps asking Sampdoria for another loan, should they fail to accomplish their primary goal.

Our Take on the Goalkeeping Situation at Inter

Their ideaa is sound, but they need cash to pull it off, and money will continue to be tight. Since Sommer has been rock-solid and can go a while longer, they might postpone everything to rosier times financially, settling for Audero or a cheap veteran as the deputy. They should examine prodigies who might need a couple of seasons to be ready.

This article first appeared on The Cult of Calcio and was syndicated with permission.

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