Inter Milan has entered the Nahuel Molina sweepstakes. Representatives for the Atlético Madrid right-back sat down with Inter officials to discuss a potential transfer, adding another chapter to what has become one of the more drawn-out transfer sagas of the summer window.

Molina, 28, has been on the radar of several top European clubs, but Inter’s move to engage directly with his camp signals a shift from passive interest to active pursuit. The Argentine international could slot in as a replacement for Denzel Dumfries, whose future at the club has been the subject of considerable speculation.

A right-back in demand

Molina’s situation at Atlético Madrid has made him an increasingly attractive target. His contract runs through June 2027, which means the Spanish club isn’t under immediate pressure to sell, but also lacks the leverage that comes with a longer-term deal. That dynamic has opened the door for suitors willing to negotiate a fee in the range of €15-25 million.

Inter isn’t the only club that has come knocking. Juventus held talks about Molina in July 2025. Roma expressed interest in May 2025. Bournemouth reportedly had a €20 million bid rejected during the same period.

Why Inter makes sense

Molina already knows Serie A. He spent time with Udinese before making the move to Atlético Madrid in July 2022, which means there’s no adjustment period to worry about.

For Inter, the appeal is straightforward. The club needs depth and potentially a starter at right wing-back, particularly if Dumfries departs or is repositioned within the squad. Molina’s profile, a defensively solid full-back with the engine to contribute in attack, fits the mold of what Inter’s system requires.

What this means for the transfer market

The estimated fee of €15-25 million for a 28-year-old international right-back with one year left on his contract is, by modern football standards, relatively modest. For context, that range represents a fraction of what clubs routinely spend on younger, less proven talent.

The competitive dynamics here are worth watching. Juventus was in the conversation just last summer, and Roma’s interest predates even that. The €20 million bid that Bournemouth had rejected shows that Premier League money is also lurking in the background.