Report – Inter Milan & Marseille To Hold Decisive Talks For €25M Rated Winger This Week | OneFootball

Inter Milan and Marseille will hold decisive talks for the transfer of winger Luis Henrique this week.

This according to Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan have decided on Luis Henrique as their priority target at wingback.

The Brazilian is the player the Nerazzurri want as backup and competition for Denzel Dumfries on the right flank.

Inter already have a number of options on the flanks. Matteo Darmian has been the main backup for Dumfries for a few seasons now.

But the Nerazzurri are prioritizing adding real quality in the role. Particularly with Darmian now 35 and being phased out, as well as also playing in defense.

Inter Milan & Marseille To Hold Decisive Luis Henrique Talks Today

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL – DECEMBER 6: Luis Henrique of Botafogo looks at the ball during the match between Internacional and Botafogo as part of Brasileirao 2023 at Beira-Rio Stadium on December 6, 2023 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro H. Tesch/Getty Images)

Having set their sights on Luis Henrique, Inter have been working on a transfer for weeks now.

The Nerazzurri initially identified the Brazilian as a target in the spring. They began negotiations with Marseille in March.

And those talks have been ongoing ever since then.

There were other clubs to have showed an interest in Henrique’s signature.

German champions Bayern Munich particularly looked to rival Inter for the Brazilian. As did Champions League hopefuls Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest from the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Juventus are reportedly keen to hijack Inter’s deal.

However, Inter remain firmly in the driver’s seat to sign Henrique,

The Corriere report that the Nerazzurri are planning to hold talks with Marseille this week. And these could see them seal the deal for the Brazilian.

Inter have raised their offer to a bid worth around €25 million. And that should be right around enough for Marseille.

Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri have already agreed a five-year deal with Luis Henrique.