While the former Porto striker Mehdi Taremi doesn`t oppose a transfer, he has a clear demand: to continue his career in Europe. Meanwhile, the Albanian midfielder Kristjan Asllani is equally resolute in his desire to remain in Serie A.
Taremi and Asllani training with Inter
If it`s true that the thought of Ademola Lookman alone occupies the minds at Viale della Liberazione, one of the urgent priorities for Inter`s management this early August is also to streamline, trim, and thin out the squad. In short, to sell, also to generate funds given the desire for spectacular new signings. With Ale Stankovic definitively sold to Bruges for 9.5 million, Tajon Buchanan moved to Villarreal for another 9 million, 5 million recouped from Lens who exercised their option to buy Martin Satriano after his loan, and an additional 4 million received from Sevilla to retain 40% of Agoumé, a substantial sum is now expected for Mehdi Taremi`s departure without regrets. There`s no specific date for the Iranian forward`s potential return to Italy; he`s enjoying a much calmer week at home compared to a month ago. However, Mehdi has long since come to terms with the fact that his future won`t be with Inter, and this rather lackluster past season will remain a career regret.
A European Ambition
Unlike some of his teammates, the Persian striker is not obstructing his transfer; in fact, he wishes to facilitate it without controversy. However, he has one clear requirement: he wants to continue playing in Europe, to prove he still belongs among the continent`s elite. This is why he rejected Flamengo yesterday, the second Brazilian club to show serious interest in him; he had previously given the same answer to Davide Ancelotti`s Botafogo. While Besiktas is reportedly looking for a loan deal, Taremi (and Inter with him) would prefer a permanent transfer, even if it means moving elsewhere.
No Regrets for Italian Stays
Simultaneously, Kristjan Asllani remains unyielding in his preference for high-level Italian destinations involved in European competitions. The Albanian midfielder, who was rather conspicuously sidelined and only started in the friendly against the Under 23 team out of necessity, did not entertain Sassuolo`s interest – deeming it too significant a step down – and is eagerly awaiting proposals from Bologna and Fiorentina. Given Asllani`s previous rejection of a lucrative fifteen-million-euro offer from Real Betis, Inter is not inclined to accept loan deals; any transfer must be, or become, permanent. Meanwhile, significant progress is being made to facilitate the departure of Tomas Palacios, a left-footed central defender who arrived in Milan last summer from Argentinian club Independiente Rivadavia and was loaned to Monza in January. His eight appearances for a team that plunged into Serie B attest to his limited familiarity with Italian football. There`s no place for him in Chivu`s Inter squad, and a loan move to Basel is now a strong possibility.
