Wilfried Singo: Inter Milan bid €35m for Ivory Coast World Cup defender

Inter Milan have tabled a €35m (£29.5m) offer for Ivory Coast defender Wilfried Singo after his standout performances at the 2026 World Cup sent his value soaring across Europe.

The Serie A champions have approached Galatasaray in a bid to sign the 25-year-old, who emerged as one of the most impressive defenders of the tournament for the Elephants.

Talks between Inter and the Turkish club are under way and, while no agreement has yet been finalised, negotiations are said to be progressing and could move forward in the coming days.

Inter step up pursuit after World Cup showcase

According to reports from SkorX, Inter’s formal bid underlines the growing determination in Milan to secure Singo’s signature this summer.

The Ivorian, who is under contract at Galatasaray until June 2030, enhanced his reputation with a series of composed, physically dominant and consistent displays at the World Cup. His performances have seen his profile – and price – rise sharply on the European market.

Inter’s €35m proposal already exceeds Singo’s current estimated market value of €23m, as listed by Transfermarkt, signalling how highly the Italian club rate the defender following his breakthrough on the global stage.

Versatile defender in high demand

Singo’s ability to operate both as a central defender and on the right side of the back line has made him one of the most coveted defensive options of the summer window.

His versatility, combined with his physical strength and reliability across the tournament, has attracted interest from several other European clubs, who are monitoring developments closely as Inter attempt to move to the front of the queue.

While no rival bids have yet been disclosed, the level of attention around the Ivorian international suggests that any delay in negotiations could see the price driven higher.

Galatasaray face pivotal decision

Galatasaray now face a crucial choice over whether to cash in on Singo or hold out for improved terms amid mounting interest.

The Istanbul club, who only secured the former Torino defender relatively recently, are in a strong bargaining position given his long-term deal running until 2030 and his rising status following the World Cup.

With Inter having made the first concrete move, Galatasaray’s response is likely to shape one of the defining transfer stories of the summer. A refusal to accept the current offer could invite a bidding battle, while a swift agreement would see the Italian champions land one of the standout defenders of the 2026 tournament.

Either way, Wilfried Singo’s future appears increasingly likely to lie away from Istanbul, with his World Cup form having turned him into one of the most closely watched names in the European transfer market this summer.