Cagliari coach Walter Zenga suggested that Inter owned midfielder Radja Nainggolan is indispensable to the squad when speaking to gathered reporters in a press conference yesterday with his statements reported by Italian media outlet PassioneInter.com.

“It would be difficult to lose him as I consider him a fundamental player to this team.”

Inter are still unsure what to do with Nainggolan, as the player’s value and high wages mean it is unlikely that Cagliari will be able to permanently sign the player this summer.

However, the Nerazzurri may decide to sell him elsewhere, give the Rossoblu a discount or integrate him back into the squad. Coach Antonio Conte never had a problem with the former Roma midfielder and could work with him.

The 32-year-old Belgian, who joined Inter two years ago from Roma, has impressed this season whilst on loan with the Rossoblu. Nainggolan has made 28 appearances across all competitions so far this season, for a total of 2249 minutes. In that time, he has scored six goals and provided seven assists.

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Inter coach Antonio Conte has three objectives for the remainder of the season, according to a report from Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport earlier today.

The report details how Conte’s first objective is to find the unity and camaraderie with the squad present before the Christmas break, when the team were top of the league and flying high. The coach wants the squad to forget the last few weeks and start a new, excited about the project and upcoming games, the report states.

The Nerazzurri coach’s second goal would be to finish the season in second place in the Serie A, the report continues. Finishing second shows Juventus and other Italian teams that the Nerazzurri are serious contenders and will be a big boost for both pride and confidence. A second place finish would also see Inter earn around €10 million more than if they finished fourth.

Finally, Conte’s last objective would be a strong finish in the Europa League, the report highlights. Even if the Nerazzurri don’t win the competition, a semi-final or final appearance would help show the club mean business both internationally and nationally.

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Inter target Robin Gosens discussed his future, his interest in German side Schalke and how he feels at Atalanta in an interview with German broadcaster Sport1 earlier today.

“What do I see in my future? It is incredibly difficult to answer this question. Covid-19 has caused uncertainty in all the clubs.

“I’m not worried, of course I’ve heard some rumors about myself, but to be associated with so many top international clubs right now seems crazy. And it still creates some disbelief that you have the quality to play in these clubs.”

The 26-year-old German left wing back, who is contracted to Atalanta until 2022, then highlighted how he is fond of Schalke and their sporting project.

“If I decide to change teams, the important thing for me is to find a sporting project that suits me. I’ve always said that Schalke is my favourite club. The people in charge there talked about rebuilding and it would be nice to be part of it in some way. Schalke has had difficult years, but it is still one of the big clubs with a big fan base.”

The Atalanta midfielder did admit that a move to the Bundesliga side is unlikely for the moment.

“But at the moment it seems to be difficult to envision a transfer, considering their financial situation, and I don’t know if it would make sense in a sporting sense. I have to be honest.”

Finally, Gosens discussed how he felt at Atalanta and what may happen in the future.

“At Atalanta I’m happy, but I’ve never hidden the fact that I’d like to go and play in Germany. I don’t know when that might happen.”

The 26-year-old German has been a core part of coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad this season, making 36 appearances across all competitions, for a total of 2792 minutes.

In that time, he has scored 10 goals and provided six assists. Inter are interested in signing Gosens as they are looking to strengthen the left wing back position, a role without a strong starter considering the age of Ashley Young and the poor physical condition of Kwadwo Asamoah.

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Inter defender Diego Godin may still leave the club this summer, due to coach Antonio Conte’s concerns that the player hasn’t adapted enough to his tactical system, according to a report from today’s paper edition of the Milano based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.

The report details how the 34-year-old Uruguayan defender joined the club as a free agent last summer, signing a three-year contract that’s due to expire in 2022.

The former Atletico Madrid veteran has struggled to adapt to Conte’s back three, after playing in a back four for the vast majority of his career. The player has even been benched by 20-year-old Italian Alessandro Bastoni, showing Conte’s uncertainty regarding the veteran.

There isn’t a great relationship between coach and player, the report continues, and his performances in the remaining games of the season will determine what his future will be, whether it’s at Inter or elsewhere. Godin has made 27 appearances across all competitions so far this season.

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Barcelona could sign Inter striker Lautaro Martinez at the end of August, according to a report from Spanish media outlet Marca earlier today.

The Catalan side have already reached a verbal agreement with Inter regarding the formula, €70 million in cash and two players in exchange for Lautaro, at a total value of €120 million, €9 million higher than the 22-year-old’s old release clause.

The report details how the 22-year-old Argentine striker’s €111 million release clause expired earlier this week, which some thought may force the Blaugrana to look elsewhere.

Instead, the Catalan side are confident of a deal and believe they are only a ‘yes’ away from finalizing a potential deal with Lautaro, leaving the club to negotiate with Inter.

Barcelona were happy to let the release clause expire so they could sort out their budget, especially important for UEFA Financial Fair Play purposes, the report continues.

Lautaro is currently experiencing a period of poor form, with some suggesting it’s due to the interest of Barcelona.

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The first part of the refurbishment work at the Suning Training Centre at Appiano Gentile has been completed, according to a report from today’s paper edition of the Milano based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.

The report details how the first part of the new club house is now available, replacing the old guesthouse, featuring new rooms with a view of the pitches for technical staff and the squad.

The new club house is around 3000 square meters large, has 50 rooms and all those rooms overlook the pitches. Each room is fit for one person and has a private bathroom, built to be as advance and eco-friendly as possible.

Coach Antonio Conte has a double room, the report continues, which in addition to a sleeping area also features a video area with sofa and the necessary set up to study tactics and opponents.

There is a leisure area on the first floor of the club house, which features a common area with a bar, sofa and tables where players can relax. There is a large parking garage underneath the hotel.

Inter are now planning to renovate the rest of the club house, including the venue that hosts InterTV, the Inter Media House, the press room and reception room.

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Inter are looking for a new main sponsor starting from the 2021/22 season, with Korean tech giants Samsung in pole position for the contract, according to a report from today’s paper edition of the Turin based newspaper Tuttosport.

The report details how the Nerazzurri will not be renewing their contract with current main sponsors Pirelli, who have been the primary sponsors of the Milanese club since 1995.

The favourite company to take their place is Samsung, a company who already has business relations in Asia with Inter’s owners the Suning group.

The agreement could see Inter earn more than €25 million a season, the report continues. The Milanese club have sold 35 different sponsorship positions this season, to companies in eight different commercial fields.

Samsung have been active in the world of football sponsorship and were previously the main sponsors of Premier League side Chelsea during their most successful period in their club’s history.

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Inter’s owners, the Suning group, are not impressed with coach Antonio Conte’s recent negative comments to the media, according to a report from today’s paper edition of the Milano based newspaper Corriere della Sera.

The report details how the club have no intention of dismissing the Lecce born coach, but aren’t impressed with his disparaging comments made to the media after the team’s recent poor performances.

The Nerazzurri’s owners still support Conte and believe he is the right coach for their future project, but the possibility of both parties agreeing to go their separate ways could still happen.

The next few months will be crucial in regard to Conte’s future at Inter, the report continues, both the remaining games of the season and the work carried out in the transfer market.

One man who could replace Conte at the Nerazzurri would be former Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri, who is currently jobless after leaving Juventus last year.

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Four Inter players will leave at the end of the season, although for one of them it is only on loan, according to a report from Italian media outlet Calciomercato.com earlier today.

The report details how the Nerazzurri will be saying goodbye to Diego Godin, Kwadwo Asamoah, Matias Vecino and Sebastiano Esposito at the end of the season.

For the two Uruguayan players, the reason for their departure is due to the fact that there is no strong relationship with coach Antonio Conte. For Godin this is because he struggled to adapt to the three-man defense, whilst Conte never appreciated Vecino, even attempting to sell him in January.

Esposito will leave on loan at the end of the season, the report continues, with a likely destination being Parma. The Nerazzurri are keen to hold onto the 18-year-old Italian and are hoping he will develop with the Emilian club. Asamoah will leave due to having too many physical problems, as the 31-year-old Ghanaian has missed at least 18 games through injury this season.

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A report from today’s paper edition of the Milano based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport has highlighted why Inter should look to focus on playing the Europa League final.

The report details how the Nerazzurri are in a better position than fellow Italians Roma in the Europa League, after the draws, with the Milanese club having a slightly easier path to the final.

The Nerazzurri’s biggest obstacles on route to the final would be Getafe, Bayer Leverkusen, Shakhtar Donetsk and Basel, setting up a potential Inter vs Manchester United final.

Inter will focus on securing a top 4 finish in order to qualify for next season’s Champions League, the report continues, a position that was seemingly secured until the poor performances of the season restart.

The Nerazzurri are currently 4th in the league table, 14 points ahead of 5th place Roma, so a few more wins should secure the placing. Atalanta are one point ahead in third place.

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