Chivu sees Curtis Jones as the sole target for Internazionale's midfield reinforcement, and Diouf's performance in the warm-up matches has been noteworthy.
Chivu stated, "The team still needs to improve, but the transfer market requires patience." He has only one target: Curtis Jones. Chivu believes that Internazionale's midfield lacks a player like Jones who is physically strong, versatile, and capable of driving forward, and he believes his arrival would have a significant impact, similar to McTominay's at Napoli. Chivu plans to resume training on Wednesday afternoon, but before that, he will discuss transfer matters with senior management. Andy Diouf, despite struggling against Semenyo (though he won't face such opponents every week), delivered the performance Chivu expected in matches against Milan and Juventus, and also scored yesterday, bringing his preseason tally to 3 goals.
After the Australia tour, Chivu also confirmed another tactical approach: Luis Enrique performs best on the left, so reinforcements are needed on the right (the Brazilian will serve as Dimarco's backup, while Carlos Augusto will move back as Bastoni's backup). Internazionale is seeking an attacking winger whose characteristics match those of players like Palestra, Halilović, Cancelo, and Moussa Diaby (a target for January).
Chivu wants a highly offensive winger who can dribble and offer another tactical option for Internazionale. The main prospect remaining is Diaby, but Leverkusen has offered more favorable terms to Al-Ittihad and the player, giving them a clear advantage. It appears Internazionale might wait until after August 15 to see if an opportunity arises, especially after confirming Diouf's reliability in that position (with improved defensive contribution) following the Australia tour.
The midfield target is clear, and the timeline aligns with plans from two months ago, with Internazionale believing that Liverpool will lower their demands in the final ten days of the transfer window. Jones will fill Frattesi's place (Asllani will depart Internazionale), and to resolve the impasse, Internazionale may accept a loan with an option to buy to allow Frattesi's exit. A personal agreement with Jones has been reached, with the remaining obstacle being Liverpool's asking price of 40 million euros—not insignificant for a player whose contract expires in 2027. But Chivu wants Jones, and Jones wants Internazionale (having rejected all other clubs), and ultimately both parties believe this difficult transfer will reach a satisfactory conclusion.
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