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Inter set the price for Juventus target

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1 year ago

September 23, 2025

Inter Milan is reportedly open to selling midfielder Davide Frattesi, a player long coveted by Juventus. The Italian talent first caught the eye during his impressive spell at Sassuolo, which triggered a bidding battle among Italy’s top clubs in the summer of 2023.

Juventus was among the keenest admirers, but Inter ultimately secured his signature with a €35 million deal. Frattesi quickly gained a reputation for scoring important goals off the bench. However, despite his impact, he has grown frustrated with his role as a backup.

Reports suggest he was hoping to move to a club offering more playing time during the summer transfer window. Though he stayed at Inter, the situation hasn’t improved. New signing Petar Sucic has pushed him further down the pecking order under coach Cristian Chivu.

According to TuttomercatoWeb, Inter now see Frattesi as a sellable asset and are open to negotiating a transfer as soon as January. Still, the club values the 26-year-old highly and would only consider offers in the €45-50 million range.

This development comes at a critical time for Juventus, who are urgently seeking midfield reinforcements after failing to strengthen that area over the summer. Coach Igor Tudor is reportedly short of options heading into the second half of the season.

Competition heats up as Juventus and others eye Davide Frattesi

While Juventus is eager to bring Frattesi back to Serie A’s top stage, they face stiff competition. Napoli is also monitoring the midfielder’s situation closely, keeping the door open for a potential move.

Additionally, English Premier League side Newcastle United has shown interest, reportedly keen on reuniting Frattesi with fellow Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali. Despite their willingness to meet Inter’s asking price, it remains unclear whether Inter would be comfortable selling to Juventus, their fierce rivals.

The Nerazzurri may hesitate to strengthen a direct competitor, even if the financial terms are right. For Frattesi, this transfer window could be pivotal.

At 26 years old, he is entering his prime and eager to establish himself as a regular starter. Whether he remains at Inter or moves on, his future promises to be one of the most closely watched stories in Italian football this winter.