Inter Milan assess Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye as January target

Inter Milan are considering a move for Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye as they look to strengthen their defensive options during the January transfer window.

According to Italian newspaper Il Messaggero Veneto, the Nigeria international has emerged as a serious possibility for the Serie A club after producing a series of impressive performances for Udinese.

Okoye, 27, has attracted interest through his consistency in Italy’s top flight and is viewed as a player capable of addressing Inter Milan’s goalkeeping requirements for the second half of the season. His experience at Serie A level is regarded as a key factor in the club’s assessment of the potential deal.

However, any move is likely to depend on whether Inter Milan are prepared to meet Udinese’s valuation. The club has set an asking price of 20 million euros for the goalkeeper.

Okoye has made seven appearances this season and has kept one clean sheet, figures that have nevertheless been sufficient to keep him firmly under consideration ahead of the next transfer window.

The goalkeeper remains under contract with Udinese until 2028. His current market value is estimated at 10 million euros, while he earns an annual salary of 900,000 euros in Italy, equivalent to 590,361,300 FCFA.

Udinese will next face US Lecce in their seventh match of the Italian championship.