Inter Milan eyeing Andrey Santos swoop, contacts established

Serie A table-toppers Inter Milan will reportedly look to sign 21-year-old Brazilian international Andrey Santos from Chelsea in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Italian outlet Calciomercato, Andrey Santos is the subject of interest from Inter Milan. The Serie A title contenders are keen on bolstering their first-team squad by signing a versatile midfielder in the summer transfer window. So, the 21-year-old Chelsea prospect has emerged as a target for the Nerazzurri.

The latest report has revealed that the Serie A table-toppers have already established contact over a possible move for the South American midfielder. However, it is unclear if Chelsea will entertain offers for the youngster in the summer transfer window.

How has Andrey Santos fared at Chelsea so far?

Andrey Santos has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Chelsea from Vasco da Gama in January 2023. The 21-year-old midfielder was away from the West London club in his first two years after arriving from his homeland, embarking on loan spells with Vasco da Gama, Nottingham Forest, and RC Strasbourg.

Santos has finally risen in prominence at Chelsea this season, amassing over 2,000 minutes of game time in 37 outings thus far while chipping in with one goal and four assists. Meanwhile, the Brazilian midfielder’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Inter Milan will be among the prospective suitors vying for the Brazilian midfielder’s signature in the summer transfer window.

Serie A move on the horizon?

Inter Milan’s interest in Andrey Santos makes sense. The Serie A table-toppers are combing the market for a versatile midfielder heading into the summer transfer window, as Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Piotr Zielinski are on the wrong side of 30. Additionally, one, if not all, of them could leave Inter Milan in the summer transfer window.

So, the Italian giants need a versatile midfielder this summer, with several candidates, including Eduardo Camavinga, emerging on their wishlist. However, Santos is also a viable target for the Nerazzurri, and they have already established contact over a possible move in the summer transfer window.

A summer move may be possible, as recent reports have claimed that Chelsea may entertain offers for the 21-year-old Brazilian international, even though they rejected a bid worth €50 million from the Saudi Pro League last summer. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for him.