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Inter's transfer window has unlocked in a matter of days. English full-back Djed Spence has signed from Tottenham, Davide Frattesi is heading to Lazio, and the Nerazzurri are pushing to bring in Curtis Jones, Liverpool's midfielder, to fill the void left by the Italian in the heart of the game. Three deals being pursued simultaneously, just days before the market closes.
Spence, the first piece of Chivu's puzzle
Under the leadership of Cristian Chivu, Inter has made official the arrival of Djed Spence, Tottenham's English right-back.
Under the leadership of Cristian Chivu, Inter has made official the arrival of Djed Spence, Tottenham's English right-back. The player, long awaited, brings depth to the right flank and fits the coach's desire to strengthen an already solid squad. Formed in England and having passed through Nottingham Forest before joining Spurs, Spence never managed to establish himself there permanently; Inter offers him a fresh start in a league where attacking full-backs are valued. His signing marks the kickoff of an active end to the transfer window for the Nerazzurri, after weeks of waiting. This change of scenery should allow him to regain regular playing time, having too often watched from the sidelines in England.
Frattesi to Lazio, a loan with an obligation to buy
In parallel, Inter has reached an agreement with Lazio for the departure of Davide Frattesi. The Italian midfielder, three seasons with the Nerazzurri, would join the Biancocelesti on a paid loan of one million euros, with an obligation to buy of fourteen million tied to specific objectives. The deal, wrapped up in a few days, frees up a spot and cash in the midfield.
This departure, considered since the start of the summer, follows market logic: Frattesi, used in rotation, was seeking more playing time, and Lazio offered him a starting role in an ambitious project. The player was expected in the Italian capital in the coming hours to finalize details. A departure that suits all parties, as the player wanted a more central role than the one Inter had in store for him.
Jones, the top target to replace Frattesi
To replace him, Inter is eyeing Curtis Jones, Liverpool's midfielder. A club product, the English international is coming off a solid season and fits the profile Chivu is looking for: a technical box-to-box midfielder, capable of breaking lines and arriving in the box. According to the Italian press, the outcome of the negotiation will depend on the price set by the Reds, who are in no hurry to let go of a player who is part of their plans.
Discussions are underway, and Inter hopes to close the deal before the market closes. The Spence operation, the sale of Frattesi, and the hoped-for arrival of Jones outline the contours of a controlled transfer window, where each move addresses a specific need.
A decisive end of summer for Chivu
With these three deals, Inter is fine-tuning its final stretch. The club aims for a balance between established core players and targeted reinforcements, without upsetting its finances. The sale of Frattesi partially funds the arrival of a replacement, and the squad taking shape seems built to compete on all fronts next season.
It remains to be concluded. The market closes at the end of August, and Inter, like its rivals, will have to decide quickly. If Jones arrives, Chivu would have a strengthened midfield and a doubled right flank, enough to approach the restart with confidence.