Inter Milan's Scudetto Defense and Transfer Moves

Inter start the season as favorites after retaining key players and adding John Stones on a free. They have rejected any Barcelona advances for Lautaro Martinez, reinforcing their ambition. Chivu insists they are the team to beat but need pieces. They are determined to keep Pio Esposito (€85m) and need to sell Luis Henrique to fund moves. Inter-Monza opener on August 22.