While Inter considered Akanji a concrete target at one point in the summer, the prospect of landing Francesco Acerbi from Lazio appeals more to Inzaghi. The two worked together at the Stadio Olimpico and are now close to reunite at Meazza, with the Nerazzurri inching closer to signing the experienced defender.
Acerbi’s imminent arrival will postpone the Inzaghi’s pursuit of Akanji until next summer. Inter could rekindle their interest in the former Basel man come the end of the season. He will be available for free in less than 12 months, and that’s when Beppe Marotta looks to pounce. But it could be too late, with Leicester City aiming to bring Akanji to the Premier League. The Foxes are on the verge of losing Wesley Fofana to Chelsea and have identified the Dortmund man as the one to fill the Frenchman’s shoes.