Inter Eyeing Roma Defender Federico Nardin And Empoli Gem Lorenzo Tosto
Nardin and Tosto are both Italy youth internationals.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Updated on 16 December 2025
Inter are reportedly tracking Roma teenager Federico Nardin and Empoli prospect Lorenzo Tosto.
Inter eyeing young Italian defensive duo for the future
Reports suggest Inter see both Nardin and Tosto as development signings, with a pathway through Inter’s Under-23 project in Serie C.
Inter’s interest comes as part of a broader defensive refresh ahead of Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi’s contracts expiring at the end of the season.
Inter want Branimir Mlacic of Hajduk Split, but he is not the only young defender on their radar, as per Calciomercato.
Federico Nardin: Roma’s 2007-born centre-back inspired by Sergio Ramos
Nardin is a 2007-born centre back on Roma’s books who’s already on the radar of multiple clubs despite his young age.
Last year, Gazzetta reported that Daniele De Rossi rated Nardin highly, preferring to promote him rather than bring back Kostas Manolas.
That profile described his personality and training performances, with Nardin tipped as a potential “new Calafiori” type project.
Nardin previously told Forza Roma that Sergio Ramos was – and remains – his footballing inspiration.
Inter are interested in the 18-year-old with a view to naming him in their Under-23 side, while Genoa have also been linked.
Nardin is a physical, technically promising defender who could be one to watch for the future.
Lorenzo Tosto: Empoli’s 2006-born defender with senior minutes already in the bank
Tosto, born in 2006, is an Empoli-developed centre-back who has already featured in Coppa Italia matches against top opponents.
Last season, the 19-year-old clocked up 362 minutes from six senior appearances.
Tosto featured against the likes of Juventus, Bologna, Torino and Fiorentina, and has also represented Italy at youth levels.
He is the son of Vittorio Tosto, who played in Serie A and Serie B in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Inter and Benevento are among the clubs to have moved early for Tosto.
With both Nardin and Tosto, Inter appear focused on securing Italian talent early on.
If these leads advance, the expectation is that any deals would be shaped around development minutes, rather than immediate first-team impact.
Inter are also reportedly looking for a new goalkeeper, with Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario apparently in the frame.
Giuseppe Labellarte
Giuseppe Labellarte is a sports journalist with over a decade of professional experience in the industry. His main professional expertise is in soccer. Prior to joining FootItalia, he worked for the likes of Sports Mole, TBR Football, the Chelsea Chronicle and numerous other sites, along with having bylines in the likes of the Nottingham Post. He holds degrees in Journalism and International Relations.
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