Transfer Talk: Inter Milan cooling off on Zlatan Ibrahimovic return?

ByHarry Kettle ESPN logo
Thursday, October 24, 2019

The transfer windows in Europe's top leagues are closed, but it's never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below.

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Ibrahimovic not heading for Inter Milan?

Inter Milan have hit the brakes on talks of a potential move for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Calciomercato reports.

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The LA Galaxy star has been heavily linked with a return to Serie A as of late. Napoli were believed to be one of the frontrunners with Inter's name also being mentioned.

However, the Nerazzurri are said to consider themselves complete' in an attacking sense, meaning that their investment in the January transfer window will likely come elsewhere.

Ibrahimovic previously played for Inter for three years between 2006 and 2009. He is signed through the end of the MLS season, with the Galaxy set up for a highly anticipated playoff match on Thursday (watch on ESPN, 10:30 p.m. ET) against crosstown rivals LAFC.

Chelsea scout Milinkovic-Savic

Tuttomercatoweb is reporting that Chelsea scouts were present at Lazio's clash with Celtic tonight in order to take a look at Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

The midfielder has been a target for a series of top clubs across European football in the last few years, with one of the major issues being the set price. With Chelsea boss Frank Lampard looking to add to the Blues' ranks, it seems as if they'll be going all in on a few new acquisitions once their transfer ban comes to an end.

Milinkovic-Savic assisted in the build-up for Lazio's opener tonight as they lost 2-1 to the Scottish champions.

Inter Milan go after Muller

Inter Milan are stepping up their efforts to sign Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller, Kicker reports.

The World Cup winner isn't happy with his current position at the club and could even look towards leaving in the January transfer window. Inter, on the other hand, are going in search of a back-up forward to Romelu Lukaku.

Muller, 30, has been with Bayern since the age of 10, signing his first professional contract with the club back in 2009.

Tap-ins

- Former Manchester City midfielder Jack Rodwell is heading to Italy in order to move closer towards a shock move to Roma, Daily Mail reports. The 28 year old is currently a free agent after leaving his last club Blackburn Rovers, and is set for his first move outside of England with preparations being underway for a medical to take place.

- Red Bull Salzburg forward Erling Braut Haaland caused a stir on Wednesday night after borrowing a celebration from Liverpool star Mohamed Salah during his side's 3-2 loss to Napoli in the Champions League, the Mirror suggests. Haaland's intriguing actions come after recent speculation that the European champions are interested in bringing the youngster to Anfield.

- Roma are considering a possible move for Emil Hallfreosson, Gianluca Di Marzio reports. The former Udinese star has been without a club since leaving earlier this year, whereas Roma are keen to bring in a few new faces following a string of unfortunate injuries within their first team squad.

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