Pio Esposito’s rise changes Inter Milan’s transfer plans

With Bonny set to join Inter Milan, Pio Esposito’s explosion reshapes the club’s offensive market strategy

Inter Milan’s attacking department is being reshaped. The first new addition will be Bonny, who is now very close to signing with the Nerazzurri. But he won’t be the only one. Recent developments—particularly the rise of Francesco Pio Esposito—have prompted a strategic rethink.

“Lautaro. Thuram. Pio Esposito. Bonny. And a fifth offensive player with different characteristics, possibly someone who can also play as an attacking midfielder,” reports La Gazzetta dello Sport via Fcinter1908. 

“The definitive breakthrough of Pio Esposito is changing Inter Milan’s market plans. Their needs are evolving, and those changes align with what we’re seeing on the pitch.”

This evolution affects targets like Højlund, whose profile now seems less urgent for the club:

“Højlund is now on the back burner. It’s not the end of the road for him, but there’s no longer the need to make a major investment for a striker with his profile. Especially with Bonny about to arrive—Inter Milan and Parma are finalizing the deal.”

Coach Cristian Chivu is also embracing tactical flexibility:

“The Romanian manager is clearly intrigued by the idea of using a No. 10 regularly, either from the start or off the bench. 

So far, he has tried Zalewski, Mkhitaryan, and occasionally Sebastiano Esposito—who will leave this summer. In theory, Valentín Carboni could fill that role, but he’s likely headed out on loan.”

A new attacking midfielder could arrive—but only on the right terms

Inter Milan is therefore expected to target a new profile:

“The club will probably look for a player who can act both as a second striker and a trequartista—precisely what Joaquín Correa never consistently provided. 

It’s unlikely they’ll go for a big-money signing, but rather a market opportunity, perhaps one that arises in August.”

And here, Oaktree's youth-first policy might momentarily be set aside:

“If a low-cost, high-quality option like Edin Džeko in 2021 becomes available, Inter Milan would jump on it. 

It would complete their attacking options and finally give Chivu the creative spark the squad has long lacked—a player who can beat his man in the final third.

Stay tuned: Inter Milan is evolving, and the Club World Cup is only the beginning,” concludes La Gazzetta.