La Liga
Barcelona could lose one of the targets they had in sight to strengthen their defense for the upcoming season. Jonathan Tah, the solid center-back from Bayer Leverkusen, is out of contract in June, and his future, which seemed headed towards Camp Nou, might change course due to Inter Milan's strong interest.
As reported by 'Calciomercato,' the Italian club, aware of the need to strengthen their defense to maintain competitiveness in Europe, has started to act decisively in the market. Although Stefan De Vrij and Francesco Acerbi may stay for another year, the 'Nerazzurri' board is seeking new pieces to ensure the high level of performance that has characterized the team in recent seasons, and the German defender has become a significant market opportunity they seem reluctant to miss out on.
Inter Wants to Seize the Opportunity
Tah's profile fits perfectly into Inter's plans: international experience, defensive reliability, and most importantly, the chance to arrive on a free transfer, a crucial factor in a market where defender prices have soared. Although his move to Barcelona seemed imminent, recent weeks have cooled negotiations with the Catalan club, opening the door to other suitors like the Lombard side.
Other names like Mario Gila, Beukema, or Lucumí have also been linked at Viale della Liberazione, but none currently offer the immediate performance guarantees that the German international brings. Competition is expected to be tough, and Barcelona knows that if they don't expedite their efforts, one of their desired reinforcements could end up wearing the 'Nerazzurri' colors next season.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Inter de Milán quiere robarle un fichaje al Barcelona
