Inter eye Dibu Martínez to boost Champions League push | OneFootball

After his frustrated move to Manchester United, whom he waited for until the very last moment of the last transfer window, Emiliano Dibu Martínez is once again on the radar of another European giant. This time, the interested party is Inter Milan, who are looking for a replacement for Yann Sommer amid doubts about his continuity in 2026 and dream of competing for the Champions League once again.

According to Football Insiders, Lautaro Martínez’s Nerazzurri have begun a thorough analysis of the future of their goalkeeping position, a spot that could see significant changes in the coming months. Although the Swiss starter has been performing at a high level and has proven to be a reliable presence with his reflex saves over the past two seasons, his contract expires next July and there have been no advances in renewal talks.

To avoid a headache in case Sommer decides to leave, the coaching staff led by Christian Chivu has already set their sights on the hero of the Argentina National Team as the ideal replacement. For his leadership, experience, and personality, Dibu fits the profile sought by the Italian side to maintain competitiveness in all competitions.

At Aston Villa, he is an undisputed starter (11 matches this season, four clean sheets, and nine goals conceded between the Premier League and Europa League), although both his coach Unai Emery and the management are aware that a strong offer could open the door to negotiations.

This is not the first time Inter has shown interest in the world champion and two-time Copa América winner. In mid-2023, still riding the glory of Qatar, they were also interested and put 15 million euros on the table, an offer considered insufficient in Birmingham. In the last transfer window, he was valued at 40 million pounds (approximately $54,960,000).

Despite their poor showing at the Club World Cup (eliminated by Fluminense), Inter is currently enjoying a very positive run: they lead Serie A alongside Roma, top their Champions League group after winning all four matches (Ajax, Slavia Prague, Royale Union SG, and Kairat Almaty), and await Venezia in the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia.

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