Inter eye Dibu Martínez to boost Champions League hopes | OneFootball

After his frustrated move to Manchester United, for which he waited 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 their goalkeeping future, a position 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 option with his reflex saves for 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, their ideal replacement. Thanks to 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 have targeted the world and two-time Copa América champion. In mid-2023, still riding the glory of Qatar, they had also shown interest and put €15 million on the table, an offer considered insufficient in Birmingham. In the last transfer window, he was valued at £40 million (approximately $54,960,000).

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

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