Inter are being linked with a move for Sassuolo central midfielder Ismaël Koné, with the Serie A leaders monitoring the €20.00m-rated Canada international ahead of a potential summer deal.
Koné, 23, is currently under contract at Sassuolo, but with no public end date listed and no recent extension announced, speculation has grown that he could become an attractive option if his situation in Emilia-Romagna changes, including the possibility of moving on as a free agent further down the line. Transfermarkt lists his market value at €20.00m, a figure seen as a reference point rather than a formal asking price.
The rumour, dated 25 April 2026, has been logged with an unspecified probability (“?”), underlining that talks are at an early and unconfirmed stage. Inter’s interest is understood to focus on bolstering their central options, with Koné viewed as a dynamic, right‑footed midfielder capable of operating in the heart of a three.
Born in Abidjan on 16 June 2002, Koné represents Canada at international level and holds dual nationality with Côte d’Ivoire. Standing at 1.88m, he has built a reputation in Serie A with Sassuolo for his physical presence and ability to carry the ball through midfield, wearing the number 90 shirt for the Neroverdi.
Koné’s most recent outings for Sassuolo in Serie A have kept him in the shop window, with his performances closely watched by scouts. In his latest league appearance before the rumour surfaced, he featured in central midfield for the relegation-threatened club as they continue their battle for safety, underlining his status as a regular in the side.
With his profile still on the rise in Italy and abroad, a move to Inter – if it materialises – could prove a decisive step in shaping Koné’s career trajectory, elevating his reputation from promising Serie A midfielder to established performer at one of Europe’s most demanding clubs.
