Inter target Dibu Martínez to boost Champions League hopes | 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 are dreaming of competing for the Champions League 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 for the past two seasons has proven to be a reliable presence with his reflex saves, 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. 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 have targeted the world and two-time Copa América champion. In mid-2023, still basking in the glory of Qatar, they had also shown interest and put 15 million euros on the table, an offer that was deemed 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 are currently enjoying a very positive spell: 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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