Report: Inter Milan interested in Leeds target Arnaud Kalimuendo

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Leeds United will face some hefty competition for Arnaud Kalimuendo, with Tuttomercatoweb reporting that Inter Milan are also interested in the Paris Saint-Germain striker.

Kalimuendo is one of the players Leeds are monitoring this summer. In fact, reports have claimed that Jesse Marsch’s men have already made a bid for the 20-year-old.

Leeds put £17 million on the table for the forward. PSG meanwhile, value the youngster at around £18.8 million. So clearly, the Whites are not far away from meeting those demands.

But they may have to act quickly if they hope to sign Kalimuendo. Tuttomercatoweb reports that three Serie A sides want the starlet, who scored 12 league goals on loan with Lens last season.

Atalanta and Bologna are keen. But there is also interest from Inter. And Tuttomercatoweb suggests that the Nerazzurri see Kalimuendo partnering with both Romelu Lukaku or Lautaro Martinez.

It is added that PSG’s need to sell players means that they could yet negotiate a lower price.

Inter Milan interested in Leeds target Arnaud Kalimuendo

Obviously, Inter can make an attractive offer. Simone Inzaghi’s men will be contending for the Serie A title and competing in the Champions League next season.

But Leeds will hope that the pathway to regular game-time helps them. Battling with Lukaku and Martinez would not be easy given the success the pair have enjoyed in the past.

Marsch absolutely needs another striker. Patrick Bamford had a torrid time with injury last year. And in his absence, the Whites struggled for goals.

Joe Gelhardt is going to be a special talent. But it would be asking a lot of the youngster to expect him to contribute a significant portion of the goals next season.

Admittedly, Kalimuendo is only a few months older. But he now has more experience in the top-flight. And Leeds may hope that a deal can be struck before Inter can take him to San Siro.