Liam Duckstein
Inter Milan executives Dario Baccin and Piero Ausilio spent their midweek in London conducting high-level scouting missions during Champions League fixtures. The Nerazzurri chiefs focused on several targets to bolster their squad as they prepare for life after Yann Sommer. While much of the attention targeted Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, the duo monitored multiple high-profile players across two different venues.
Strategic Monitoring at Stamford Bridge
On Tuesday, Baccin and Ausilio attended Stamford Bridge to witness Chelsea suffer a 3-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. Their primary objective in West London was to evaluate Andrey Santos. The young midfielder has struggled to find consistent minutes with Chelsea, making him a person of interest for the Italian side looking to inject technical youth into their ranks.
Andrey Santos. Source: Official Facebook
Defensive Targets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
The scouting mission continued on Wednesday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While Guglielmo Vicario remains the priority candidate to succeed Sommer, the 29-year-old was not the only professional under observation. Inter Milan used the occasion to track Atletico Madrid center-back Jose Maria Gimenez.
- Guglielmo Vicario: Identified as the long-term successor for the starting goalkeeper role.
- Andrey Santos: A midfield prospect currently lacking regular game time in the Premier League.
- Jose Maria Gimenez: A veteran enforcer with a reputation for physical dominance.
The 31-year-old Gimenez is regarded as one of the most resilient defenders in Europe. Jose Maria Gimenez currently has two years remaining on his contract with Atletico Madrid. Securing his signature would require a significant financial investment from Inter Milan due to his seniority and standing in Diego Simeone‘s squad. Follow TipsGG for further updates on the Serie A champions’ transfer movements.