There seems to be some uncertainty surrounding the name of Gudmundsson, and it appears to be closely tied to Inter Milan. Like a ghost, his potential move is felt, even if not clearly seen. Inter has not given up on signing the Icelandic forward, and this lingering interest may explain the delays in the deal between Genoa and Fiorentina.
The agreement between those two clubs seemed imminent, with a total valuation of around €25 million involving both a loan and a buyout. However, Inter has kept their connection with the Genoa striker alive. Gudmundsson is aware of this ongoing situation and is considering his options carefully before making a final decision.
In essence, the player wants to know if the door to Inter is still open. It wouldn’t be fair to close that door just yet. Two key points must be noted in this context. First, for Inter, a move is only feasible on loan due to financial reasons and the ongoing off-field legal issues involving Gudmundsson, which he must address in the autumn. The second point is that Genoa is open to discussing player exchanges. Following the sudden departure of Retegui, they are in need of a forward.
Initially, Inter explored a swap deal involving Gudmundsson and Correa, but the situation has now shifted to focus on another striker. Gilardino, the coach of Genoa, has shown a preference for Milik, although Arnautovic is also on the list. This raises the interesting possibility of a loan swap involving the Austrian and the Icelandic player. However, this is a complicated scenario financially, particularly since Genoa would like the loan fee to be covered as it has been agreed upon with Fiorentina, and Arnautovic’s salary of €3.7 million is likely beyond Genoa’s budget.
This situation could come to a head next week, especially with the upcoming match between Genoa and Inter. As the days go by, the chances of the deal between Genoa and Fiorentina falling through increase, leaving Inter in a position to pounce. Meanwhile, Inzaghi watches closely, knowing that signing Gudmundsson would elevate Inter even further.
