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Inter Milan locks in Zilkize, trying to make up for the shortcomings of the third striker

2:53pm, 15 May 2025【Football】

Ball Push Network, May 14, Inter Milan is looking for an ideal rotation for Lautaro and Toulam Jr., and Dutch striker Zilkerze, who shined in Serie A last season and was disappointed at Manchester United this season, became the goal of signings for the Nerazzurri.

Inter Milan's substitute forwards such as Arnautovic and Sanchez have performed weakly in recent years, resulting in the main forward being overloaded, and the problem of insufficient front line depth needs to be solved urgently. Zilkze's technical characteristics fit the team's needs: Although he was sluggish at Manchester United this season, when he played for Bologna last season, he showed excellent creativity and passing vision, able to create opportunities for his teammates, and his physical confrontation ability and tactical adaptability (such as competent as a double midfielder system) are expected to bring new offensive dimensions to Inter Milan. Although the ending ability still needs to be polished, the age of 22 means room for growth, and his salary level of 3.5 million euros plus bonus is in line with the signing strategy of Inter Milan's new owner Oak Group.

Inter Milan plans to propose a "loan + buyout" offer to Manchester United, and the negotiation space has expanded due to the players' sluggish performance this season - the Red Devils paid a 40 million euro liquidated damages for him a year ago, and now their value has fallen. In addition to Zilkze, Inter Milan is also paying attention to Laspadori (if Napoli seeks to buy Vlatesi) and Parma striker Boni, but the former may compete with Nico Pas, while the latter is regarded as a fourth striker alternative. As the season approaches, Inter Milan's forward strengthening plan is about to enter a substantial stage. If Chilkize can be successfully signed, this young forward with both technical imagination and physical conditions is expected to become a key puzzle to activate Inter's offensive system, alleviating the pressure on the main force, and adding more possibilities to Inzagji's tactical board.