Inter will probably have to come up with a brand new central defence at the end of the season. After Paris Saint-Germain put Milan Skriniar on top of their wishlist, Nerazzurri’s other long-serving defender Stefan de Vrij is nearing the exit door.The Dutchman, who joined Inter on a free transfer from Lazio in 2018, still hasn’t accepted the new contract offer – even though he and his agent Federico Pastorello have received a month ago. It’s a signal to the Inter board that they will likely lose the trusty stopper.##NAJAVA_MECA_6914560##De Vrij has been playing in Italy for nine years and is believed he’s keen to test himself in another country. And that seems to be the the problem for Inter: De Vrij is not after a big payday, but rather is enthusiastic about tasting football in a league other than Serie A. The 30-year-old has a two-year contract offer with the same salary he’s got now. But Pastorello is keeping the options open for his client – even though there hasn’t been anything concrete coming from other clubs. That gives inter some faint hope of keeping their tried and tested centre-back.🚨Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing centre-back Stefan de Vrij.📄Atletico Madrid and Feyenood have also asked for information on the defender, who is becoming increasingly likely to leave Inter Milan on a free transfer in the summer. 🗞[via @VI_nl]#THFC | #COYS pic.twitter.com/ap8RdJLmN8— Last Word On Spurs (@LastWordOnSpurs) December 28, 2022 For the immediate future, De Vrij must first get back to full fitness and make himself available to coach Simone Inzaghi for the resumption of league competition and the match against Napoli in seven days.Before the team entirely focuses on the game with the league leaders, they will face Sassuolo in a friendly on Thursday afternoon. Internazionale are currently fifth in the standings, 11 points behind the leaders, but level on points with fourth-placed Lazio. Finishing in the top four will be the top of their priorities – along with keeping the core of their strongest eleven.
