Italian Football

Inter's Transfer Market Closure Amidst Significant Spending Without Player Sales

August 15, 2026Diego Herrera1 мин

The ownership has committed a significant sum and will likely spend it on Curtis Jones, after which the club will close its ‘costly’ incoming transfer market. While there haven't been substantial player sales or major financial inflows, notable acquisitions have indeed occurred, though perhaps not widely recognized. These include Akanji (15) and Stankovic (23), followed by Spence (35) and potentially Jones (30/35). The Liverpool midfielder, however, anticipates an exit, paving the way to target a player the ownership has identified as a potential free agent acquisition in the coming months. It is important to remember that a club's financial statement is comprised not only of player transfers but also infrastructure investments, which Inter has undertaken recently.

The prevailing sentiment has always been to sell before buying. However, recently, a considerable expenditure on Curtis Jones has emerged, alongside a potentially extravagant outlay on a winger whom the ownership has already rejected. Players like Fofana, Nico Gonzalez, Diaby (close to joining Bayer Leverkusen), or Lamine Sy all require a transfer fee. Without accompanying player sales, and particularly without multiple sales, these targets will not be joining Inter in this transfer window. If no players are sold, even Jones's arrival becomes difficult. Should Luis Henrique depart, fans should only expect the acquisition of a low-cost player.