Inter Milan is reportedly showing keen interest in Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos as the club gears up for what is anticipated to be a bustling summer transfer window. The current Serie A leaders are expected to undertake significant squad adjustments.
According to various reports, Inter is exploring a deal for the 21-year-old Brazilian talent, who recently earned a call-up to the national team squad. Inter’s summer strategy is expected to involve the departure of several senior players whose contracts are expiring, and there are even suggestions that the club might consider selling a prominent first-team player to fund new acquisitions.
Andrey Santos is believed to be a prime target for a move to San Siro this summer. While initial discussions had reportedly considered a transfer for the summer of 2025, the possibility of an earlier move is now being explored. Inter representatives have reportedly met on multiple occasions with agents and intermediaries, including Giuliano Bertolucci and Kia Joorabchian, to discuss the prospect.
A potential stumbling block for Inter could be Chelsea’s valuation of the player. Reports indicate that Chelsea previously rejected a substantial offer in the region of €50 million from a Saudi Pro League club for Andrey Santos last summer.
However, given Santos’s limited playing time at Stamford Bridge this season, where he has made only 13 starts across the Premier League and Champions League, Inter is hopeful that Chelsea might be persuaded to lower their demands for the young midfielder.
Andrey Santos is not the only name on Inter’s transfer wishlist, with several reports also linking the Nerazzurri to Roma’s Manu Kone as they aim to bolster their midfield options.
