Inter could rival Milan for Doué after Khalaili medical uncertainty
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Inter Milan are considering entering the race for Strasbourg's Guela Doué as doubts emerge over a medical for another target, Khalaili.
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Attributed to original sourceSunday’s reports claim that Inter could challenge their city-rivals Milan to the signing of right-back Guela Doué following the concerns that cropped up during Anan Khalaili’s medical.
Inter and Milan both keen on Strasbourg’s Doué Inter are on the hunt for a new starting right wing-back after losing Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid. The Nerazzurri had initially target a deal for Marco Palestra from Atalanta, but he has since joined Chelsea in a big-money move instead.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – MAY 14: Anan Khalaili of Union Saint-Gilloise lifts the trophy following his teams 3-1 win in the Coupe de Belgique Final match between Union Saint-Gilloise and RSC Anderlecht at Stade Roi Baudouin on May 14, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images) Khalaili was the next target and a deal had been agreed with Union Saint-Gilloise, but the Israel international now needs further medical checks , with reports on Sunday indicating that there were concerns over potential heart issues during those tests with the doctors.
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport , if Inter are unable to get Khalaili over the line, then their next alternative will be Strasbourg right-back Doué, who has also been linked with a move to Milan this summer.
Doué, an Ivory Coast international and older brother of France star Désiré, has been linked with a move to Serie A on several occasions in the past, including to Milan in the summer of 2025.
La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that it will probably cost Inter more to secure a deal for Doué than it did for Khalaili: An agreement for Khalaili was found at €25m plus bonuses .
Alternative options reportedly include Dodo from Fiorentina, Genoa’s Brook Norton-Cuffy and Hellas Verona’s Rafik Belghali.
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What happened
Inter Milan had been pursuing Khalaili but concerns over his medical examination have opened the door for them to pivot to alternative targets. Strasbourg defender Guela Doué has emerged as a leading option, and AC Milan are also interested. The competition between the two Milan clubs could drive up the asking price for the young French right-back, who is the brother of Paris Saint-Germain's Désiré Doué.
Chance analysis
This is a summer transfer battle between Inter and AC Milan for a promising young right-back. The Doué pursuit matters because both clubs need depth at full-back, and the intra-city rivalry adds competitive pressure. Khalaili's medical failure would be a minor setback for Inter's recruitment, but Doué represents a high-upside alternative with resale value given his age and pedigree.
Inter's pursuit of Khalaili is in doubt, potentially leading them to rival Milan for Guela Doué from Strasbourg.
If Inter sign Doué, expect improved right-back competition; if Khalaili deal collapses, Inter's defensive depth planning is affected.