Gazzetta: Inter have enquired about Dalot

Inter are also among the clubs who have enquired about Diogo Dalot. That is according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian sports daily, which puts AC Milan and Juventus in the same position as Inter: interested in the Manchester United full-back, but with no concrete negotiations at present. Any further developments in those contacts therefore remain a possibility for the future.

The 27-year-old Portugal international already knows Serie A from his loan spell at AC Milan in the 2020-21 season. He prefers the right flank but can also play on the left: that versatility is also highlighted in United’s official profile, which notes that his team-mates voted him their player of the year for 2023-24. Gazzetta particularly highlights his attacking impetus, technique and driving runs with the ball.

He recently passed 250 appearances for Manchester United, becoming the third-highest Portuguese appearance-maker in the club’s history, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes. The newspaper also recalls a previous approach from Roma: a loan offer with an obligation to buy that failed to produce an agreement with United.

The key issue identified by Gazzetta is a renewal of his contract, which expires in 2028. United regard Dalot as an important player and would like to keep him, while a failure to agree an extension could make his situation more attractive in the transfer market. According to the newspaper, missing out on next season’s Champions League could also encourage the player to consider a return to Italy.