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Inter Scrambles After Khalaili Fails Medical

A CONI ruling halted the transfer and forced Inter to restart recruitment with only days to sign a right winger and a centre-back before preseason.

Overview

  • Inter confirmed Monday that Anan Khalaili failed in-depth CONI medical checks and will not join the club, with the player returning to Union Saint-Gilloise.
  • The club immediately shifted its priority to signing a right winger and identified Guéla Doué as the preferred target, but Strasbourg is reluctant to sell and values Doué above €30 million.
  • Inter is also exploring several alternatives for the right flank, including Djed Spence, Nahuel Molina, Belghali and Ndoye, as sporting directors seek a starter within roughly 7–10 days.
  • A separate urgent need for a centre-back remains after several departures and delayed returns, with Trevoh Chalobah considered too expensive at reported valuations above €35 million and other names like John Stones discussed.
  • The CONI decision highlights how Italy’s strict medical eligibility rules can derail transfers and creates a compressed market window that may push Inter toward higher fees or quicker, lower-cost defensive options before the Donaueschingen training camp.