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Inter are not going to sell Francesco Pio Esposito this summer, and the Nerazzurri have already turned down requests from Manchester United and Atalanta for the promising striker.

Inter have a long-term plan for 20-year-old striker Francesco Pio Esposito and are not going to sell him for any price this summer.

Inter rejected Man United approach for Pio Esposito

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 25: Francesco Esposito #94 of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Sources familiar with the matter exclusively tell me that the Nerazzurri have already turned down two requests from Manchester United and Atalanta.

The Red Devils were the first team to inquire about the striker during the January transfer window, when Esposito was still on loan at Spezia in Serie B.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 30: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Fluminense FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

On the other hand, La Dea made their attempt over the last few days during negotiations with Inter for Ademola Lookman.

Inter rely on Pio Esposito for the future

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 25: Francesco Esposito #94 of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Petar Sucic #8, Denzel Dumfries #2, and Lautaro Martinez #10 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

The Nigerian forward has already reached an agreement with Inter, so the Nerazzurri are now trying to lower his €50m price tag.

Esposito spent the last two seasons on loan at Spezia in Serie B, scoring 22 goals in 79 appearances.

The promising Italian striker also netted his first Inter goal last month, in a 2-0 win over River Plate in the Club World Cup.