Closed because another move by Alessandro Romano was confirmed: to Cagliari Calcio This one was not denied.
Alessandro Romano to Inter Milan
Last update: 32 days ago
Status and verdict
Superseded
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
Inter Milan are targeting Cagliari defensive midfielder Alessandro Romano for next season, per Gazzetta.it (1 Oct 2026). His contract runs to June 2027.
First reported by Gazzetta.it
4 articles · 2 independent sources
What we know
Inter Milan are targeting Cagliari defensive midfielder Alessandro Romano for next season, per Gazzetta.it (1 Oct 2026). His contract runs to June 2027.
Gazzetta.it says Romano is at the very top of Inter's midfield list. DeadlineDayLive (2 Oct 2026) adds that Romano is high on Inter's shortlist if Hakan Calhanoglu does not extend. Gazzetta.it broke the story on 1 Oct 2026. DeadlineDayLive echoed it on Facebook, then on X on 2 Oct 2026, attributing the original to Gazzetta_it.
The Reddit forum r/FCInterMilan picked it up, describing Inter as set on Romano.
Key findings
- First report: 1 Oct 2026, Gazzetta.it.
- 2 independent sources behind it (DeadlineDayLive, Gazzetta.it); 0 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- 1 post from unidentified accounts, not counted as evidence.
- Best-rated independent source: Gazzetta.it.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 32 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gazzetta.it Local press · Inter Milan 01/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Alessandro Romano is at the very top of Inter's list for a potential midfield signing next season. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| DeadlineDayLive 02/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Inter Milan are seriously interested in Cagliari midfielder Alessandro Romano, who is high on their midfield shortlist if Hakan Calhanoglu does not extend. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| DeadlineDayLive | Tier 4 · Speculative | Inter Milan are seriously interested in Cagliari midfielder Alessandro Romano ahead of next season. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Unverified Facebook post | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Inter Milan are reportedly seriously interested in Cagliari midfielder Alessandro Romano ahead of next season. Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
Timeline
- 02 Oct 2026 · DeadlineDayLiveInter Milan are seriously interested in Cagliari midfielder Alessandro Romano, who is high on their midfield shortlist if Hakan Calhanoglu does not extend.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 01 Oct 2026 · Gazzetta.itAlessandro Romano is at the very top of Inter's list for a potential midfield signing next season.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · DeadlineDayLiveInter Milan are seriously interested in Cagliari midfielder Alessandro Romano ahead of next season.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · Unverified Facebook postInter Milan are reportedly seriously interested in Cagliari midfielder Alessandro Romano ahead of next season.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
Does Inter Milan need him?
Defensive Midfield: the central midfielders Inter Milan already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current central midfielders (8, 2 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolò Barella | Central Midfield | 29 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Petar Sučić | Central Midfield | 23 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Curtis Jones | Central Midfield | 25 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Aleksandar Stanković | Defensive Midfield | 21 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Andy Diouf | Central Midfield | 23 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Defensive Midfield | 32 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Piotr Zieliński | Central Midfield | 32 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Henrikh Mkhitaryan | Central Midfield | 37 | 30 Jun 2027 |
Recent signings in this position
- Curtis Jones (Central Midfield)2026/27 · from Liverpool FC · €30.00m
- Aleksandar Stanković (Defensive Midfield)2026/27 · from Club Brugge KV · €23.00m
- Davide Frattesi (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at SS Lazio
- Kristjan Asllani (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Beşiktaş JK
- Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Pisa Sporting Club
- Petar Sučić (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from GNK Dinamo Zagreb · €14.60m
- Andy Diouf (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from RC Lens · €25.80m
- Aleksandar Stanković (Defensive Midfield)2025/26 · back from loan at FC Luzern
- Kristjan Asllani (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Torino FC
- Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at UC Sampdoria
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 01 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 02 Oct 2026 (31 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2027
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Under a year left: the selling club risks losing him for free next summer, which usually lowers the price.
Also linked with
Player profile
- Full name
- Alessandro Gianni Romano
- Age
- 20
- Agent
- LP Sport Management