Newcastle United and Leeds United have both opened talks with Inter Milan over 22-year-old Croatian midfielder Petar Sucic, with reported interest around €35–40m. Inter, however, are reluctant to sell, seeing Sucic as a long-term building block as they phase older midfield figures out.
Newcastle United and Leeds United linked with Petar Sucic transfer from Inter Milan
Both Newcastle United and Leeds United are understood to have made inquiries into Inter Milan's 22-year-old Croatian midfielder Petar Sucic, with a reported valuation in the region of €35–40 million.
Inter are resisting a sale, signalling they consider Sucic part of their core group rather than a disposable asset.
Where Sucic stands at Inter Milan
Sucic has carved out a promising role since arriving at Inter, contributing four goals and four assists last season. Those returns, combined with his age and international pedigree, explain why Inter rate him highly. With established midfielders entering the latter stages of their careers, Inter appear intent on integrating Sucic into their medium-term plans rather than cashing in.
Why Newcastle and Leeds are interested
Both Premier League clubs have clear midfield needs: more dynamism, forward-driving runs, and a younger profile to refresh their squads. Sucic offers box-to-box energy, a knack for late arrivals in the penalty area and technical comfort on the ball — attributes that would address deficiencies at both clubs. The reported €35–40m price tag makes him a realistic target for teams outside Europe’s top-spending elite, assuming Inter are willing to negotiate.
Valuation and the negotiation hurdle
Inter’s reluctance to sell is the defining obstacle. Clubs can structure bids around that €35–40m benchmark, but purchase price alone may not be decisive; selling would require Inter to be convinced a better strategic option exists or that reinforcements would arrive in exchange. That gives Inter leverage, and it makes any summer transfer a complex negotiation rather than a straightforward switch.
What a move would mean for Sucic
For Sucic, a switch to Newcastle or Leeds would trade Inter’s trophy-chasing environment for guaranteed minutes and a starring role. Newcastle could offer Champions League-level competition intermittently, while Leeds would present a clear path to being the midfield fulcrum. The decision boils down to Sucic’s ambition: immediate continental competition versus accelerated individual development and responsibility.
How each club could use him tactically
Sucic’s strengths — forward surges, transitional play, and mixed goal-threat — suit a team that wants midfield runners to support wide attackers or a number-eight role in a two-midfielder setup. Newcastle would likely slot him into a rotation that balances defensive solidity with offensive thrust; Leeds would lean on him more heavily to drive transitions and supply the front line. Both fits are credible; the risk is whether Sucic would adapt quickly to Premier League physicality.
Why Inter’s timing matters
Inter’s ageing midfield corps changes the calculus. With players like Hakan Calhanoglu and Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving past their peaks, Inter have a window where Sucic can mature into a regular. Selling now would be short-term profit at the potential cost of long-term midfield stability. That strategic view explains their current stance and reduces the likelihood of a quick sale.
Likely outcome and next steps
Expect prolonged talks rather than a headline-grabbing deadline-day transfer. Interested clubs can test Inter’s resolve with formal offers, but breaking Inter’s valuation or convincing them a replacement is available will be key. If talks stall, Newcastle and Leeds may pivot to alternative targets; if Inter’s season plan shifts, Sucic could be moved for the right money.
Final take
This is a realistic transfer pursuit rather than idle gossip: Sucic has the profile Premier League clubs covet, but Inter’s clear valuation and sporting priorities make a move far from guaranteed.
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The coming weeks will reveal whether either English club is prepared to outmaneuver Inter financially or strategically — and whether Sucic prefers guaranteed playing responsibility over staying with Italy’s elite.
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