Inter Milan Reject Lazio Offer For Italy Midfielder; Nottingham Forest Intensify Their Pursuit | OneFootball

Inter have turned down an approach from Lazio for Davide Frattesi as Nottingham Forest step up their efforts to land the midfielder.

The situation has shifted in recent hours, with the Premier League side now in a stronger position.

According to journalist Matteo Moretto, via FCInterNews, Forest have intensified contacts in a bid to move ahead of the competition.

The English club have worked to close the gap between their offer and Inter’s valuation, showing clear intent to push the deal forward before the window closes.

Lazio, meanwhile, have already seen a proposal rejected.

The Biancocelesti had sounded out the possibility of a deal, but Inter did not consider their terms sufficient.

Inter Require Convincing Package For Frattesi As Forest Take Advantage Of Lazio Failure

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 05: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Kairat Almaty at Stadio San Siro on November 05, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

With midfield depth already tested by injuries, the Nerazzurri are not willing to sanction a sale without a convincing package.

Atletico Madrid have also been linked in recent weeks, but they have yet to make a formal move.

That leaves Forest as the most concrete suitor at this stage of the market.

Frattesi’s role remains a delicate topic. He has not been a regular starter, but Inter still value his energy and tactical flexibility.

As the deadline approaches, much will depend on whether Forest present an offer strong enough to change Inter’s stance.