Serie A champions Inter remain in the market for Denzel Dumfries’ long-term heir amid concerns surrounding Anan Khalaili’s arrival. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Nerazzurri have identified Strasbourg starlet Guela Doue as a fallback option.
Despite finding an agreement with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise over Khalaili’s transfer to Giuseppe Meazza, the transfer is at risk of collapsing. The Belgian giants have already sanctioned the 21-year-old’s €25 million sale, yet the player’s physical issues threaten to prevent the deal from crossing the finish line.
Meanwhile, Inter are eager to find a suitable replacement for Dumfries, who has joined Real Madrid. Marco Palestra had long been Beppe Marotta’s ideal candidate, only for the former Atalanta starlet to turn down the Nerazzurri in favor of a big-money move to Chelsea.
With Palestra out of the picture and Khalaili’s arrival now in jeopardy, Inter have reportedly set their sights on Doue.
Our take on Inter & Doue
Formerly linked with Milan, Doue has enjoyed a notable rise to stardom at Strasbourg, emerging as one of the fastest-growing talents in Ligue 1. Unlike his brother, Desire Doue, who plays for France, the 23-year-old represented Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, producing a string of impressive displays on the biggest stage.
However, Inter would likely have to allocate substantial funds to sign Doue, whose market value exceeds Khalaili’s €25m valuation. On the bright side, Strasbourg are reportedly open to selling their prized assets this summer after failing to secure European football.
In addition to Doue, who would be a major upgrade on Luis Henrique, Inter remain interested in Fiorentina stalwart Dodo and Genoa youngster Brooke Norton-Cuffy.
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