Frattesi opens to Nottingham Forest, Inter want 30 million

Davide Frattesi has opened the door to a move to Nottingham Forest: Fabrizio Romano and Gianluca Di Marzio report it, with the English club ready to offer 25 million plus bonuses. Inter want 30 and, according to Calciomercato.com, the knot around Elliott Anderson still needs untangling: the deal is on, but not yet done.

The trail reignited in recent days. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that the market around Frattesi had stirred again, with Nottingham Forest leading the chase but an Italian option also in the background; already in its 11 June round-up the Corriere della Sera flagged the Inter midfielder as heading for the Premier League.

The English front took shape in midweek. Sky Sport reported that Nottingham Forest were preparing an offer for the Inter midfielder, then returned to the topic with an update on the situation and on the player's possible departure.

The figures were spelled out by Gianluca Di Marzio: Nottingham Forest have an offer of 25 million plus bonuses ready, while Inter are asking for 30. The gap between demand and offer remains the first hurdle to clear on the way to an agreement between the clubs.

On the player's side came the acceleration. According to Fabrizio Romano, relayed by FC Inter 1908, Frattesi first said 'yes' to Nottingham Forest and then showed a total opening to the destination; SOS Fanta also confirms the midfielder is opening to the transfer.

Not everything, though, is settled yet. Calciomercato.com warns that Frattesi has not closed the door and that the knot to untie carries the name of Elliott Anderson, a detail that ties the deal to other considerations at Forest.

The current state of play, then: the player's opening, an English offer on the table and an Inter setting their own price. To close, what is missing is the financial agreement between the clubs, with the gap between the 25 million plus bonuses offered and the 30 demanded, plus the resolution of the Anderson knot.

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