Inter could sign Ange-Yoan Bonny to join them at Club World Cup with Parma talks well underway

According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Inter are closing in on €25 million (£21m/$27m) deal for Parma striker Bonny, with a chance he could join them mid-tournament at the Club World Cup. Talks between Inter and Parma are well advanced for the French striker identified as the next key addition to bolster the Nerazzurri attack. Inter are looking to finalise the agreement shortly, just in time to potentially register him for the knockout rounds of the competition in the United States.

Following the exits of Joaquin Correa and Marko Arnautovic, Inter's attacking depth behind Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram has become a concern. Bonny, who impressed under Cristian Chivu at Parma, is seen as a smart tactical fit. With FIFA rules allowing changes and additions to the squad between June 27 and July 3, Inter could register Bonny if the deal is wrapped up in time. At just 21, he also brings long-term value, with six goals and four assists in a struggling Parma side, he earned praise for his maturity and technical development, attributes that made him a standout under Chivu last season.

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Club World Cup squads can make six maximum changes between June 27 and July 3. Players, however, must not have appeared in the tournament for another club. Since Parma are not part of the competition, Bonny is eligible pending fitness and finalisation of the deal.