Inter’s right flank reshuffle: Luis Henrique heading out, Diouf set for wing-back conversion

Inter’s summer is shaping up as a period of targeted, role-specific decisions — and nowhere is that clearer than on the right flank.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter are increasingly open to a sale of Luis Henrique this summer, with the suggestion that an offer around €30 million would make his departure close to automatic. At the same time, Cristian Chivu’s staff are said to be pushing forward with a tactical development plan for Andy Diouf, who could be re-trained to specialize as a right wing-back next season.

Luis Henrique: €30m and the “automatic” sale idea

The report frames Luis Henrique’s situation in pragmatic terms. He carried the workload on the right side for a significant stretch last season while Denzel Dumfries was unavailable with an ankle issue that ultimately required surgery.

But once Dumfries returned, the difference in impact between the two was described as clear — and that context matters in the market: Inter may feel that if a strong bid comes in, it’s a moment to cash in and reallocate resources elsewhere in the squad.

There’s also an important timeline note in the report: Luis Henrique was close to joining Bournemouth in January, but the deal collapsed because Inter couldn’t find a replacement quickly enough. This time, the conditions could be different — and Inter may be better prepared to move.

Diouf: from late-season spark to a defined role

On the Diouf front, what began as a Chivu “experiment” is now becoming a structured plan.

Diouf’s first year in Italy is described as uneven — largely spent behind other midfielders in the internal hierarchy — before he began to emerge in the final third of the campaign. His goal vs Bologna (his first in Serie A, on the final matchday) drew praise, but the bigger takeaway is tactical: it reinforced the idea that his unpredictability and power when bursting forward could translate well to a wing-back role.

The report adds that Diouf is expected to specialize in that right wing-back position during the 2026/27 season.

What it means for Inter’s squad-building logic

Put together, these two tracks suggest Inter are thinking about the right flank in a very modern way:

• not just “who starts,” but what profile the role requires

• balancing the budget by selling where value is high

• developing internal solutions when the skillset matches a system need

If Luis Henrique exits at a premium figure, Inter can preserve flexibility across the market. If Diouf’s conversion works, Inter may also gain a unique tactical option: a wing-back with midfielder instincts, able to support possession phases and offer an extra passing angle in build-up.

The ForzaIM take

This feels like a classic Inter summer pivot: sell at the right moment, then optimize roles with coaching — not only with signings. Dumfries’ situation remains a key reference point, but the message from these reports is that Inter are already sketching the next version of the right flank.