The intensity of the Milanese football derby is often felt well beyond the pitch, frequently spilling into the transfer market. A recent report from Belgium suggests that this rivalry reached a fever pitch behind closed doors, with Inter Milan allegedly attempting a strategic manoeuvre to acquire a key target coveted by their city rivals, AC Milan.
The focus of this reported transfer tussle is **Ardon Jashari**, the promising midfielder from Club Brugge. Both Milan clubs have been linked with the young player, signalling their intent to bolster their squads with fresh talent.
According to claims from Belgian transfer pundit Sacha Tavolieri, Inter recently engaged in discussions with Club Brugge directors in Milan. While the primary topic of conversation was reportedly the future of Inter`s youth team midfielder, **Aleksandar Stankovic**, with Inter open to a sale that included a buy-back clause, the meeting apparently took a dramatic turn.
It is alleged that during these discussions, Inter made a substantial offer for Jashari. The proposed package reportedly involved **€30 million in cash** alongside the aforementioned Aleksandar Stankovic. This move, if true, represents a bold attempt to swoop for a player known to be high on Milan`s wishlist, a classic piece of transfer market gamesmanship.
However, the reported attempt to `steal` Jashari from under Milan`s nose appears to have hit significant roadblocks. Sources indicate that Club Brugge are currently reluctant to part ways with their player at all, suggesting a high valuation or a desire to retain him for another season. More significantly, the report highlights that Jashari himself is a childhood supporter of AC Milan and his clear preference is for a move to the Rossoneri. One can almost hear the collective sigh of relief from the red and black side of the city, and perhaps a wry smile from the player whose loyalty foiled a rival`s plan.
The same source also suggests that Inter presented an alternative proposal to Club Brugge. This involved an offer of **Stankovic plus €22 million** for Ecuadorian defender **Joel Ordonez**, indicating Inter`s interest in other Club Brugge players or perhaps a broader negotiation strategy involving their young midfielder.
While these remain reports and not confirmed transactions, they paint a vivid picture of the intricate and often dramatic nature of football transfers, particularly when fierce rivals are competing for the same talent. Inter`s alleged attempt on Jashari, combining cash and a player in a complex swap deal, underscores the lengths clubs will go to gain an advantage, even if in this instance, it seems the player`s heart might belong elsewhere.
