Inter Milan's ambition to build a stronger Italian core is hitting a financial roadblock. Club president Giuseppe Marotta has made no secret of his desire to bring in the country's best talents, and the Nerazzurri are expected to make moves this summer. However, as Tuttomercatoweb reports, it's going to be an expensive pursuit.

At the top of Inter's wishlist is Atalanta's Marco Palestra, a promising wing-back who fits their system perfectly. But La Dea are playing hardball—they want to keep him for at least another season, believing his value will only rise. Sources suggest it would take a staggering €50 million offer to even start negotiations this summer. That's a steep price for a player who still needs to refine his final-third decision-making.

Inter are also keeping tabs on several other Italian prospects. Giovanni Leoni, who missed most of his debut season at Liverpool due to an ACL injury, could become available if the Reds decide to move on. Pietro Comuzzo, once a standout at Fiorentina, has seen his playing time dwindle and might welcome a fresh start. Meanwhile, Michael Kayode is enjoying a solid campaign at Brentford after his €17.5 million transfer from Fiorentina last summer—a reminder that Italian talent often comes with a premium.

The Scudetto holders are also monitoring two more Atalanta youngsters: Honest Ahanor and Giorgio Scalvini. Ahanor, still very young, has had an inconsistent season but has attracted interest from Real Madrid. Scalvini, a more polished option, would be a perfect rotational piece for Inter's style of play—but his price tag is reportedly astronomical. Acquiring players from La Dea has become increasingly difficult, and no Italian club has managed to do so successfully in recent years.

With Denzel Dumfries' future uncertain, Palestra remains the most realistic target. But whether Inter are willing to break the bank for him—or any of these Italian gems—will define their summer transfer strategy.