Lazio Defender Amongst The Three Names Inter Milan Are Considering For Their Summer Defensive Overhaul
Lazio Defender Amongst The Three Names Inter Milan Are Considering For Their Summer Defensive Overhaul Inter Milan are monitoring Lazio centre-back Mario Gila as one of several options to reinforce their defence this summer, with the Spaniard joining Oumar Solet and Ordonez on the Nerazzurri’s shortlist according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The departures of Francesco Acerbi and Stefan De Vrij are confirmed when their contracts expire, leaving Inter with significant work to do at the back. The potential sale of Alessandro Bastoni to Barcelona, a scenario Gazzetta, via FCInterNews , describe as far from ruled out, would add further urgency, though no contacts between the two clubs have taken place yet and Inter have not placed him on the market.
Gila is an attractive option. The former Real Madrid defender has impressed consistently at Lazio and is valued highly in Serie A. His contract runs until 2027.
However, negotiating with Lazio president Claudio Lotito even a year from expiry will not be straightforward. And, indeed, AC Milan are also tracking the player, adding further competition. Gila, Solet & Ordonez In The Frame For Inter Rebuild Solet of Udinese remains firmly in Inter’s thinking.
Piero Ausilio has followed the French defender since his time in Austria with Red Bull Salzburg. And, indeed, his versatility across all three positions in a back three makes him the most flexible option on the list. Ordonez of Club Brugge, valued at around €20-25 million, is also under consideration.
Indeed, with Inter’s existing relationship with the Belgian club through the Stankovic deal potentially smoothing any future negotiations. Although his limited experience outside a traditional back four makes him a riskier proposition than the others.