Inter are racing against the clock to seal a deal for Parma striker Ange-Yoan Bonny, with hopes of adding him to their Club World Cup squad.
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Deal with Parma nearing agreement for FrenchmanBonny fit and could debut from benchInter face Urawa next on June 22 in CWCFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?
According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Inter are closing in on €25 million (£21m/$27m) deal for Parma striker Bonny, with a chance he could join them mid-tournament at the Club World Cup. Talks between Inter and Parma are well advanced for the French striker identified as the next key addition to bolster the Nerazzurri attack. Inter are looking to finalise the agreement shortly, just in time to potentially register him for the knockout rounds of the competition in the United States.
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Following the exits of Joaquin Correa and Marko Arnautovic, Inter's attacking depth behind Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram has become a concern. Bonny, who impressed under Cristian Chivu at Parma, is seen as a smart tactical fit. With FIFA rules allowing changes and additions to the squad between June 27 and July 3, Inter could register Bonny if the deal is wrapped up in time. At just 21, he also brings long-term value, with six goals and four assists in a struggling Parma side, he earned praise for his maturity and technical development, attributes that made him a standout under Chivu last season.
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Club World Cup squads can make six maximum changes between June 27 and July 3. Players, however, must not have appeared in the tournament for another club. Since Parma are not part of the competition, Bonny is eligible pending fitness and finalisation of the deal.
AFPWHAT NEXT FOR INTER?With the knockout rounds starting June 28, Inter must accelerate negotiations if they want Bonny to feature. Final agreement with Parma is reportedly near, and the Frenchman, currently on holiday, is in good physical condition to contribute from the bench by the round of 16. But before that, Inter face Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds on June 22. The J-League club sit bottom of the group after losing their opening match to River Plate. Inter will aim to secure qualification early.