What happened: Union Saint-Gilloise have lifted their valuation of right-winger Anan Khalaili from around €25m to €30m, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Israeli is a target for both Inter and Napoli, who are hunting alternatives after Marco Palestra opted for a Chelsea move. Neither Italian club has yet tabled a formal offer to the Belgian side.
Why it matters: Inter reframed their pursuit around Khalaili only after being beaten to Atalanta's Palestra by Chelsea, whose €60m package edged the €50m the Nerazzurri had earmarked. The urgency is sharpened by Denzel Dumfries closing on a Real Madrid exit, which leaves Inter thin at right wing-back heading into the 2026 campaign. The report notes the higher price 'was not welcomed' in Milan.
By the numbers: Khalaili valuation: reportedly up from ~€25m to €30m. Palestra alternative: Chelsea's €60m (incl. add-ons) beat Inter's €50m budget. Other names floated: Dan Ndoye, Andrea Cambiaso, Michael Kayode and Hellas Verona's Rafik Belghali, all flagged as complicated deals.
What to watch: Watch whether Inter or Napoli firm up their interest with a first bid, and whether Khalaili signals a preference for a move to Italy, which the report suggests he may need to do to force the deal.