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Inter Target Quartet of Premier League Players as Part of Squad Overhaul

By Grey Whitebloom

N'Golo Kanté is among a list of Premier League players that populate Inter's wish-list for the summer transfer window
N'Golo Kanté is among a list of Premier League players that populate Inter's wish-list for the summer transfer window / MOLLY DARLINGTON/Getty Images
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Serie A runners-up Inter are reportedly planning a sizeable squad overhaul in the current transfer window, with four Premier League players among a long list of names linked to the Nerazzurri.

Antonio Conte's side finished one point behind title winners Juventus but led the league as late as December before a run of draws at the turn of the year. Inter spent almost £150m in the summer of 2019, eclipsing the club's long-standing record signing of Christian Vieri with the £66m arrival of Romelu Lukaku.

Romelu Lukaku has enjoyed a wonderful debut season with Inter, netting more than 30 goals across all competitions
Romelu Lukaku has enjoyed a wonderful debut season with Inter, netting more than 30 goals across all competitions / Paolo Rattini/Getty Images

Despite this spend, Conte repeatedly pointed to a lack of experience in the squad, which prompted the club to fork out around £24m for Tottenham Hotspur's Christian Eriksen in January. The former Chelsea manager was even tipped to leave Inter following another outburst at the end of the Serie A season.

However, the Nerazzurri appear to be willing to show their commitment to Conte with a huge transfer window according to the Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Inter have already completed deals for Real Madrid defender Achraf Hakimi and brought Alexis Sánchez to San Siro permanently in this window. These two arrivals epitomise the blend of youthful exuberance and 'winning spirit' Inter are targeting in the market.

A reunion between Conte and N'Golo Kanté is thought be near the top of the Italian's wishlist while left-back Emerson Palmieri is another Chelsea player Inter are interested in.

Manchester United's Chris Smalling impressed several Italian suitors during his season-long loan with Roma including Inter. The capital side were unable to secure the Englishman's services due to financial constraints and Inter are also keen on Roma's talisman Edin Dzeko.

Tanguy Ndombele is thought to be eying a move away from the Premier League after enduring a torrid debut campaign with Tottenham Hotspur. Inter are more than willing to provide the 23-year-old with a fresh start despite Spurs' apparent reluctance to sell. The Italian giants may try and sway Daniel Levy with the offer of centre-back Milan Skriniar in a player-exchange.

While there is apparently an 'unwritten' rule to favour Premier League experience, Inter are also interested in two of Serie A's most exciting young talents. Conte's side are one of many circling Hellas Verona's Marash Kumbulla and the highly-lauded Sandro Tonali.