Inter, Nico Paz Moves to the Top of the Midfield Wishlist With Oaktree's Approval

Nico Paz becomes the name Inter really want

According to Sky Sport Italia, Inter have put Nico Paz at the top of their midfield wish list — and the crucial detail is that the idea is fully shared by Oaktree. In other words, this is not just a technical wish from the sporting side: the ownership view also appears aligned with the move. The report adds that there are other names on the club’s shortlist, but Paz is the profile Inter want most.

That matters because it suggests Inter are not shopping for a generic regista or another body in the middle of the pitch. They are looking for a player with upside, personality, and enough quality to raise the level between the lines. If Sky’s information is correct, Paz is being treated as a priority target rather than a backup option.

Why Paz fits the Nerazzurri plan

From a tactical point of view, Paz is the kind of midfielder Inter have often lacked when matches become compressed and predictable. He offers creativity, left-footed technique, and the ability to receive in tight spaces, which is exactly the kind of profile that can add a different rhythm to Chivu’s 3-5-2. He would not arrive to replace a specialist like Hakan Çalhanoğlu directly, but rather to give Inter another source of progression and final-third invention.

That is also why the Oaktree angle is important. A young, high-ceiling midfielder fits a model based on long-term value, not only short-term squad patching. For Inter, that means Paz would be seen as both a footballing upgrade and a financial asset, which is usually the sweet spot when the club is willing to move aggressively in the market.

The other names matter too

Sky’s report is also significant because it says there are additional names on the list, even if Inter1908’s summary does not spell them out individually. That tells us Inter are already working on a layered strategy: one primary target, plus alternatives in case negotiations become too expensive or too complicated. It is classic mercato planning, but it also shows the club are trying to avoid being trapped by a single deal.

In practical terms, Paz would likely be the most ambitious option if Inter want quality that can grow with the project. The alternatives may be more immediate or more affordable, but they probably do not carry the same blend of technical class and resale appeal. For a squad that already has strength in depth in central areas, Inter seem to be looking for a differentiator, not just another rotation piece.

What this means for Inter

If this pursuit develops, it will be one of the clearest signs yet that Inter want to reshape the midfield with a more creative, modern profile. With Nicolò Barella, Petar Sučić, Andy Diouf, and Piotr Zieliński already in the mix, the next addition has to add something distinct. Paz would tick that box far more than a like-for-like signing.

So the message from Sky is simple: Inter are not merely browsing. They have a preferred name, ownership likes the idea, and the club are already considering fallback options if needed. Now the big question is whether they can turn admiration into a real deal before the competition heats up. Do you think Nico Paz should be Inter’s top midfield investment this summer, or would you rather the club prioritise a more physical profile?