Revealed – Why Inter Milan Could Prefer To Sign Parma Star Over Genoa & Denmark Midfielder | OneFootball

Inter Milan could prefer to sign Mandela Keita over Morten Frendrup due to the latter’s similarity to Nicolo Barella.

This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan are reportedly looking to make changes in midfield.

The Nerazzurri are aiming to switch from a 3-5-2 formation to a 3-4-2-1 system under Cristian Chivu.

Therefore, the duties of the central midfielders will change.

Above all, the midfield roles will become more defensive. With an extra forward or attacking midfielders on the pitch, the midfielders must cover a lot of ground and support the attack.

Therefore, Tuttosport confirm recent reports that Inter want to sign a more defensively-minded central midfielder.

Why Inter Could Prefer Mandela Keita Over Morten Frendrup

GENOA, ITALY – APRIL 4: Morten Frendrup of Genoa looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa and Udinese at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on April 4, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

One name that has popped up on Inter’s radar is that of Genoa midfielder Morten Frendrup.

The Danish international would certainly offer a strong defensive presence in midfield.

However, Tuttosport report, Inter consider Frendrup’s profile to be too similar to that of Nicolo Barella.

On the other hand, the newspaper anticipate, the Nerazzurri have shown an interest in Mandela Keita. The Belgian is a player who worked effectively with Cristian Chivu at Parma.