Inter Hijack AC Milan's Move for Cagliari Wonderkid Mendy

Inter have moved decisively to leapfrog AC Milan in the race for Cagliari’s teenage sensation, tightening their grip on Serie A’s next breakout attacker. The Nerazzurri’s proactive scouting has left their city rivals scrambling to catch up.

Inter take charge in Mendy chase

Inter have taken pole position ahead of AC Milan in the battle to sign Cagliari forward Paul Mendy, according to La Repubblica. The 2007-born prospect has drawn heavy interest from both sides of the San Siro divide after a strong start to the campaign.

Milan remain attentive to the situation but have failed to match the groundwork Inter have laid behind the scenes. No formal financial terms have been agreed with Cagliari yet. Inter’s proactive approach has put them firmly in control of the race.

Baccin gives the green light

The push for the youngster comes straight from the top of Inter’s recruitment department. New sporting director Dario Baccin has taken a hands-on role in evaluating the move.

Baccin has personally travelled to watch Mendy play on several occasions, coming away impressed by his raw potential and attacking instincts. He has since given internal approval to pursue a formal deal, a decision that explains why Milan currently trail in this race.

Cagliari prospects drawing heavyweight interest

Mendy is only the latest name to emerge from a Cagliari squad enjoying a strong start to the season, one that recently included a fixture against Atalanta. Their climb up the table has put several individual talents in the shop window.

Alessandro Romano has already made his senior Italy debut and is being tracked by Juventus as part of their revamped scouting network. Daniel Maldini earned a nomination for September’s Player of the Month after a brilliant opening to the campaign. Cagliari now find themselves fielding interest from several of Italy’s biggest clubs.

Will Cagliari sell in January?

Chasing Mendy fits neatly into Inter’s broader transfer strategy: move early for young Serie A talent rather than compete in expensive bidding wars later.

Opening formal talks with Cagliari remains the real obstacle. With the club climbing the table, persuading them to part with a key attacking asset mid-season will be difficult.

Whether Cagliari even consider a January sale is uncertain. Inter must decide whether to test the market this winter or wait until the season ends. Stay with TipsGG for updates as this transfer story develops.