Were Inter Milan ‘Better Off When They Couldn’t Spend?’ – Transfer Window Raises Questions | OneFootball

This summer transfer window has raised questions about whether Inter Milan were “better off when they couldn’t spend.”

Today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Corriere della Sera, via FCInterNews, argue that the Nerazzurri have strengthened in attack. But doubts remain about their overall transfer strategy.

Inter Milan’s financial woes have not been any secret in the last few years.

The Nerazzurri have had to make big sales like those of Romelu Lukaku, Achraf Hakimi, and Andre Onana.

And coming in the other direction, Inter have relied on low-cost or free transfers. The signings of veterans like Edin Dzeko, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Francesco Acerbi have been key.

Were Inter Milan “Better Off When They Couldn’t Spend”

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This summer has been Inter’s biggest-spending since 2019.

The Nerazzurri have brought in four players for significant transfer fees. And they may yet make one or two more signings.

However, the overall strategy has also shifted significantly.

Inter have not prioritized signing players ready to contribute right away. Instead, they are bringing in players they hope can grow into the team.

In the view of the Corriere della Sera, there are big question marks about this approach.

The newspaper argue that Inter certainly look more formidable in attack, where Ange-Yoan Bonny and Francesco Pio have replaced veterans like Marko Arnautovic and Joaquin Correa.

However, elsewhere on the pitch, the lack of readymade quality and experience may well come back to haunt Inter.