espn Transfer News: Marotta Denies Inter's Pursuit of Joao Felix

Inter CEO Marotta has responded to Joao Felix's claim that Inter made a late approach to sign him, stating that the club only evaluated the market and decided to maintain their current squad. Felix had stated that his agent told him Inter were interested, but he had already decided to join AC Milan. Marotta's response aims to clarify the situation and downplay speculation surrounding Inter's intentions.

Felix has joined AC Milan on loan from Atlético Madrid and has made a positive start to his time at the club, scoring on his debut in the Italian Cup and netting a winning goal in his Serie A debut. However, his future at Milan is uncertain, with the club's spending habits limited and it remains to be seen whether they will be willing to make a permanent signing. Felix has expressed his desire to stay with the club beyond his current loan deal, which expires in June.

Meanwhile, other transfer news includes Manchester United and Real Madrid's interest in signing Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, with both clubs reportedly willing to "fight" for the 19-year-old in the summer transfer window. Juventus are planning to keep Napoli's Stanislav Lobotka on a permanent deal, while Arsenal and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Fiorentina's Kristoffer Askildsen. Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is considering his future at the end of the season, with the 30-year-old entering the final 12 months of his contract.

As the transfer window continues to heat up, clubs are evaluating their options and making moves to strengthen their squads. With many top players considering their futures, it will be interesting to see how the transfer market unfolds in the coming months. One thing is certain, however, and that is that the summer transfer window will be filled with excitement and surprises.