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Pioli's Inter is born, here are the upcoming moves in the January transfer market
ARRIVING PLAYERS- The main objective is to sign a center-back and a wing-back. Matteo Darmian is a top target but he now seems to be playing heavier minutes at United, because of Valencia's injury. The player had agreed a deal with Inter but this might change things. Aleix Vidal and Semedo are other possibilities too if a deal for Darmian fails to occur. At the center-back position, Pioli would like Acerbi but Sassuolo probably won't let him leave in January. Atalanta's Caldara could be another name but like Acerbi, it will be hard for him to leave already in January. Lindelof is Kia Joorabchian's favorite target but his costs remain very high.
DEPARTING PLAYERS- Ever Banaga's situation is in doubt. Pioli will talk to him and see if he is ready to play a different role in Inter's team. The Italian tactician likes to play with an attacking midfielder but he still has to choose his formation (it could be the 4-3-3). Jovetic,Felipe Melo and Biabiany' futures will also depend on Pioli's evaluations, even if they currently seem to be on Inter's departing list as a few Chinese teams have shown interest in these players. Suning will also talk to Pioli about Gabriel Barbosa as he is key player for them. They want him to play more and be an important player for the Inter of the future. Pioli will also have his word to say in the Brozovic situation...
Article by Fabrizio Romano, adapted and translated by Jean-Luca Mascaro (@CalcioNews89)
