Frattesi targeted for Lazio loan, but Inter still hope for Nottingham Forest
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Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi is being targeted by Lazio for a loan move, while Inter still hope to involve Premier League side Nottingham Forest in a deal.
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Attributed to original sourceLazio have reportedly asked for Davide Frattesi on loan, but Inter still hope Nottingham Forest will buy the midfielder outright, so they can reinvest in Liverpool’s Curtis Jones.
The Nerazzurri risk losing out on so many transfer targets this summer because they must sell before they can bring in any new players, and that is proving to be extremely difficult.
Inter need buyer for Frattesi PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale in action during the pre-season match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images) Frattesi was the most likely to take the exit after struggling for regular playing time under both Simone Inzaghi and then Cristian Chivu.
However, nobody seems prepared to pay the €30m asking price for the Italy international.
VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 02, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Juventus had shown interest, so have Nottingham Forest, but now Lazio are seemingly making an approach too, with Sport Mediaset, Fabrizio Romano and others noting the contact.
The problem here is that Lazio can only afford a loan with an option to buy at the end of the season, which could turn into an obligation if certain conditions are met.
Frattesi turns 27 next month and does have a past at Lazio, starting in their youth academy before crossing over to Roma.
He might run into difficulty if he comes to the Aquile, because a couple of years ago he made it clear that he is a Roma supporter and was pushing to return to that side of the Stadio Olimpico.
As for Inter, if they do manage to sell Frattesi, then that money can be reinvested in Liverpool’s €40m rated midfielder Jones.
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What happened
Davide Frattesi, who has struggled for regular playing time at Inter Milan, is the subject of loan interest from Lazio. However, Inter are still hopeful of structuring a deal that involves Nottingham Forest, potentially using Frattesi as part of negotiations. The Italian midfielder returned to Inter this summer after a mixed loan spell and is now expected to leave again. Lazio have emerged as a concrete option for a domestic loan, while a move to Nottingham Forest could work if Inter are using the player as a makeweight in broader transfer discussions.
Chance analysis
Frattesi's lack of game time at Inter makes a departure likely before the window closes. A Lazio loan would give him Serie A minutes and help Inter manage their squad depth and salary. The Nottingham Forest angle suggests Inter may be trying to leverage Frattesi's value in a separate deal with the Premier League club. For prediction systems, Frattesi's absence would reduce Inter's midfield options but they are well-stocked there; for Lazio, his arrival would be a significant midfield boost.
Frattesi's departure weakens Inter's midfield depth slightly but may free resources; Lazio would gain a quality midfielder if they secure the loan.
Monitor Frattesi's destination — a Lazio move strengthens their midfield, while a Forest move has limited Serie A prediction impact.