Solet could complete Inter’s defence as Bisseck and Bastoni look set to stay

Inter are negotiating the final details of a potential deal for Udinese centre-back Oumar Solet and reports on Thursday indicate that the Frenchman could complete the Nerazzurri defensive unit as both Alessandro Bastoni and Yann Bisseck look set to stay for 2026-27. Inter close to completing defensive line-up for 2026-27Yesterday’s reports claimed that Inter have an agreement in principle on personal terms with Solet, who is willing to join Cristian Chivu’s double-winning squad on a four-year contract worth around €2.5m per season in wages. The Nerazzurri are yet to match Udinese’s asking price of €25m, but La Gazzetta dello Sport claimed that they are now ‘around €3m shy’ of satisfying the Bianconeri demands. PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 29: Oumar Solet of Udinese Calcio celebrates during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 29, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)There is a possibility that Solet ends up moving on an initial loan deal with an option, or more likely an obligation to buy. It is little secret that Inter have been looking to add to their defensive department, even just from a numerical standpoint with Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian leaving at the end of their contracts later this month. There had also been reports that Bastoni was a target for Barcelona during the second half of the 2025-26 season, but the Catalans have since signed Anthony Gordon from Newcastle for a package of around €80m, which makes the signing of a new marquee centre-back unlikely this summer. MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Alessandro Bastonicelebrates after being confirmed as Serie A champions following victory in the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)Bastoni’s agent met with Inter directors on Wednesday and has since made it clear that his client is happy in San Siro and that he is not currently expecting to leave: “Players like Bastoni attract the interest of many clubs, but he’s happy where he is. You never know in life, but this is a moment where Bastoni wants to stay at Inter.”  According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Bisseck’s agent also reported to Inter’s headquarters on Wednesday. The German centre-back has plenty of interest across Europe and it had been reported that Bayern Munich was a potential option for the ambitious German, who has been left out of his nation’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. However, like Bastoni’s agent, Bisseck’s representative has also expressed that his client is happy at Inter, and according to Thursday’s update, there is even a possibility that the 25-year-old signs a new contract extension, despite the fact that he already has one that runs until the summer of 2029.