SALON-DE-PROVENCE, FRANCE - JUNE 12: Sebastiano Esposito of Italy U21 looks on during the 50th Tournoi Maurice Revello match between Italy U21 and Indonesia U20 at Stade Marcel Roustan on June 12, 2024 in Salon-de-Provence, France. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
SALON-DE-PROVENCE, FRANCE - JUNE 12: Sebastiano Esposito of Italy U21 looks on during the 50th Tournoi Maurice Revello match between Italy U21 and Indonesia U20 at Stade Marcel Roustan on June 12, 2024 in Salon-de-Provence, France. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Direct talks have intensified today between Inter and Cagliari over Sebastiano Esposito, who could make the move on loan with obligation to buy for €7m.

We had already given you the details of the first unexpected approach several days ago to yesterday morning’s sudden surge from the Sardinians.

Now we can confirm that the day has seen in depth negotiations between the two clubs and they are edging closer to an agreement.

Esposito ready for Cagliari adventure

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 25: Sebastiano Esposito #70 replaces Francesco Esposito #94 of FC Internazionale Milano during a substitution during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 25: Sebastiano Esposito #70 replaces Francesco Esposito #94 of FC Internazionale Milano during a substitution during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

The 23-year-old spent last season on loan with Empoli, where he scored eight goals in 33 Serie A appearances, plus two in four Coppa Italia matches.

Obviously, as his contract is due to expire in June 2026, Inter would need to extend his deal first before giving the all clear to the transfer.

This would allow Cagliari to make it a loan with obligation to buy at the end of the season for a total fee of circa €7m.

In turn, this provides that extra financial boost that the Nerazzurri need to push their offer for Ademola Lookman over the edge and satisfy Atalanta.

Alfredo Pedullà

ByAlfredo Pedullà

Alfredo is one of the most highly respected football journalists in Italy, breaking many of the biggest transfer news stories, interviewing the very best players and managers and presenting his analysis on numerous football programmes on Italian television.

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