Mercato Team (Ausilio, Marotta, & Co.) and Strategies

[CafeCordoba]

Oaktree wants the same as Zhangs, to cut the costs. We're probably closer to breakeven next summer compared to this summer. And we were closer to it this summer compared to last summer.

I'm also glad we're not selling anyone to make money. We won the Scudetto by 20 points which tells a story our squad works pretty well, so no need to change anything out of necessity. Thus we've decided not to sell anyone but just reinforce without much costs.

Oaktree's fault could be attributed to the fact we're not allegedly allowed to sign free agents (30ish year olds). While that's not good, let's see what they allow us to do.

Comparing to Juve is a bit of moot point. They are them, we are what we are. We're not gonna get owners like what they have and I'm not gonna cry over that fact.

 

[delaurentis]

Interesting to say the least!

Inter Milan planning future moves for Federico Chiesa & Jonathan David

Inter Milan have reportedly set sights on Federico Chiesa and Jonathan David who could be available for free next summer.

sempreinter.com

 

[wera]

Most people won't agree with me, but so far I'm okay with changes in transfer policies we have made. The core is Hakan-Bastoni-Dimarco-Barella-Lautaro. Thuram, Dumfries, Augusto, Asllani, Bisseck, Frattesi also more than serviceable players that have a lot more to offer to us.

With all these players this means that us having two or three summers where most of our transfer are younger players that we try to integrate into the team like we did with Lautaro, Asllani and Bisseck = profit.

With the limited budget we have, this is better than just me signing 32+ year olds to fill the gaps. Even if players like Topalović won't become legit Inter players, I'm sure he'll be sold for some plusvalenza or swapped for a more developed player with some extra cash.

I'm sure we'll add an older free agents too, but I see the logic in trying to do this while we still have a real core.

 

[Kramerica Industries]

I'm sure we'll add an older free agents too, but I see the logic in trying to do this while we still have a real core.

But is there reason to believe this given that someone of Mario Hermoso's profile was rejected by Oaktree? We're talking a 29-year-old (thus, not old, especially for a CB) who is a league winner previously, played 26 games in the Champions League in his career with a major club, and can play multiple positions. When talking free transfers, you can't do much better than that. Given the quality of most players available on free's, that's a top of the line player profile. Add in a reasonable contract, and Oaktree said "no". We're not even talking about a would-be luxury signing either; we know CB (especially interior CB) is a must-address position within the next year or so given De Vrij and Acerbi's ages and contract statuses; getting out in front of that now before it reaches critical levels is just the smart way of doing business. Better to address a problem before you're forced to address the problem. So, to me, it's all a bit disconcerting.

 

[Il Drago]

Add in a reasonable contract, and Oaktree said "no".

Can we really say that when Hermoso is still a free agent on August 15? The reaction from the market shows his contract demands aren't that reasonable. I don't really see a club rushing to sign him.

 

[Kramerica Industries]

Can we really say that when Hermoso is still a free agent on August 15? The reaction from the market shows his contract demands aren't that reasonable. I don't really see a club rushing to sign him.

I'm just going by what's been reported, which was something to the effect of €3.5M net for 3-4 years or so. I guess I can only say so much since it's not my money but the demands didn't seem too extreme. You do have a point that it's rather curious Hermoso remains out there, and by now I'd question how good a signing he might be this season for any non-Atleti club since he hasn't had a preseason.

 

[wera]

Also he isn't exactly Godin who was amazing for Atletico. Dude wants a big contract since it's probably the last one he'll get, which I can't blame.

Also at 29, you don't want to compete for a starter spot with Bastoni or Dimarco. Either lower the wage demands or find somewhere else to be.

 

[CafeCordoba]

I'm just going by what's been reported, which was something to the effect of €3.5M net for 3-4 years or so. I guess I can only say so much since it's not my money but the demands didn't seem too extreme. You do have a point that it's rather curious Hermoso remains out there, and by now I'd question how good a signing he might be this season for any non-Atleti club since he hasn't had a preseason.

What I've seen was 5m net x3. Not massive demands given modest term but I could see there are some signing bonus / agent commission added to all this like always with the "free" agents. Maybe the total cost is just too much for the Oaktree board with the projection of a limited resale value, I don't know.

 

[crzdcolombian]

We need a new stadium or to negotiate the deal with the city for the current stadium.

Our goal shouldn’t be to break even this season after winning every trophy minus champions. If we are Italian league champions and still didnt make money thats an awful awful business model. Not finishing Top 4 and still not making money is a bad model

 

[vex]

Would keep both correa and arna now, fuck it. It's evident we are not interested or not competent in improving the attack, so just keep them both and give inzaghi at least numerical security that he would not need to push mkhi or anyone else there when we inevitably become thin in that department.

 

[Gal]

But is there reason to believe this given that someone of Mario Hermoso's profile was rejected by Oaktree? We're talking a 29-year-old (thus, not old, especially for a CB) who is a league winner previously, played 26 games in the Champions League in his career with a major club, and can play multiple positions. When talking free transfers, you can't do much better than that. Given the quality of most players available on free's, that's a top of the line player profile. Add in a reasonable contract, and Oaktree said "no". We're not even talking about a would-be luxury signing either; we know CB (especially interior CB) is a must-address position within the next year or so given De Vrij and Acerbi's ages and contract statuses; getting out in front of that now before it reaches critical levels is just the smart way of doing business. Better to address a problem before you're forced to address the problem. So, to me, it's all a bit disconcerting.

Reasonable he asked for 8mil gross, that is anything but reasonable for CB with our financial restraint and a player of his level. That is the wage we currently pay players like Thuram..

I think Oaktree is right here, we need to find someone younger, we proved with Bisseck that is possible and it’s a player you can have for many years or sell and then get resources in to fund proper replacement.. This living on Bosman on high wages is a very temporary solution and you’re fundamentally burning your budget on wages rather than purchasing them and that strategy has been a mixed experience. While a few of said deals are fine, we all seen what it leads too if there too many in a singular season.

 

[YoramG]

Interesting to say the least!

Inter Milan planning future moves for Federico Chiesa & Jonathan David

Inter Milan have reportedly set sights on Federico Chiesa and Jonathan David who could be available for free next summer.

sempreinter.com

Hey, if I have to sit through another season of Arna/Correa to then end up with Lautaro-Thuram-Taremi-David/Chiesa forwards department then I'll suck it up.

Would have really loved anyone who can dribble to be added to this team. Such a glaring hole in terms of characteristics.

 

[Rodani]

so many free agents, cheap players, loans and oaktree doesnt want anyone, we're doomed.

i hope this team is enough for the next couple of years....

 

[BasedGodPunk]

Dont say that, the oaktree sympathizers will get mad.

 

[BasedGodPunk]

Hey, if I have to sit through another season of Arna/Correa to then end up with Lautaro-Thuram-Taremi-David/Chiesa forwards department then I'll suck it up.

Would have really loved anyone who can dribble to be added to this team. Such a glaring hole in terms of characteristics.

We "Waited" for Dybala on like 2 or 3 different occasions now. Reality is with the current ownership group I have zero reason to believe we will end up with either.

 

[Besnik]

Dont say that, the oaktree sympathizers will get mad.

I don't think Oaktree has ang sympathizers in here, at least not yet. Some of us are just thankful that core of this team is still here and none of them was sold.

This team needs a couple of more additions, but I'll trust our management. We have been in a difficult situation for a while now, and we still remained competitive, so I guess our management knows what they're doing.

Grass is always greener at the other side though.

 

[DARi0]

Inter preparing budgets for 2025 free agents, as they don't exactly come for free.

To names have already emerged that fit Oaktree policy:

Jonathan David for example, with an agent commission of 10M and a salary of 5-6 million for the player, would almost exactly replace the annual cost of Tucu Correa. If Arnautovic were to leave (who has an option for a third year of his contract), Inter would have another 8.5 million or so for a second free move.

For the defense, Solet from Salzburg is liked. The twenty-four-year-old Frenchman has so far refused all the renewal offers from the Red Bull-owned club: he wants a new challenge. Various clubs have come forward about him in the past, including Atalanta and Napoli. He should ask for a salary of around 4 million. Another 5M could go to agent commissions. But there is the danger that some Premier League team will arrive to promise him more money.

 

[crzdcolombian]

10m agent commission? did these fks birth the kid?

 

[Hikonyán]

Surely Jonathan David will be sold before the window closes.

Plenty of EPL clubs interested.

Would be amazed if he became a free agent.

 

[Il Drago]

Hard pass on Solet. Injury prone and he's more suited for rcb in a back 3. We're set in his position.