Inter Milan’s decision to forgo signings like Folarin Balogun and Gianluca Scamacca last summer has proven to be a calculated move, as the club boasts a formidable array of attacking options.
Following the abrupt halt in their pursuit of Romelu Lukaku, the Nerazzurri sought a new striker last summer. While Balogun and Scamacca were among the considered options, Inter ultimately opted for cost-effective reinforcements.
In the final weeks of August, Inter secured the services of Marko Arnautovic on loan from Bologna and signed Alexis Sanchez on a free transfer. This strategic move placed greater emphasis on star striker Lautaro Martinez and newcomer Marcus Thuram under manager Simone Inzaghi.
Recent performances highlight the impact of Arnautovic and Sanchez, with the former tallying four goals in the past two months and the latter delivering a notable assist in the victory over Lecce. In contrast, Balogun and Scamacca, despite their higher costs, have struggled to make significant impacts at their respective clubs this season. Balogun has netted six goals in 1367 minutes of play, while Scamacca has scored seven goals in 1107 minutes.