Inter Milan are reportedly all set to put their foot on the accelerator to sign Liverpool defensive target Jonathan Tah.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Inter Milan are keen on reinforcing their backline, and they are pushing to strike a deal with Bayer Leverkusen defensive ace Jonathan Tah. The German international is on the wishlist of multiple top clubs, and the Italian giants are looking to beat the competition by convincing him to sign a pre-contract that will see him complete a Bosman move to Inter next summer.
Tah has only gone from strength to strength since joining Bayer Leverkusen back in the summer of 2015. He has been one of the mainstays at the back and played a key role in their sensational run last season, where they lifted the Bundesliga title unbeaten.
But, Jonathan Tah remains one of the first names on the team sheet. However, the 28-year-old is all set to leave the club at the end of the season as his contract runs out next summer. Liverpool have emerged as a potential destination for the German centre-back.
With Virgil van Dijk already 33 and his contract running out, the Reds are looking at Tah as an ideal replacement for their skipper. He has all the qualities to help them cope with the Dutch international’s absence and with the experienced defender potentially available for free next summer, it does make a lot of sense.
Inter looking to reach pre-agreement with Tah
While the Merseyside club seem to have a strong interest in his services, Inter Milan will make things difficult for them. The Serie A outfit are looking to reinforce their backline with two of their mainstays in the final phase of their career.
Francesco Acerbi is 37, while Stefan de Vrij is 33. In addition, with their contract running out, they are looking to add Jonathan Tah to their squad on a free transfer. To beat the competition, Inter have stepped up their interest as they are looking to ensure the 28-year-old signs a pre-contract at the turn of the calendar.
The German defender will soon evaluate Inter’s offer. The Serie A outfit are ready to offer him a contract until the summer of 2029 with an annual salary of €6 million. They have informed his entourage via intermediaries, and it will be interesting to see if Tah is willing to put pen to paper in January given there is no shortage of interest in his services.
