Torino Take an Interest in Fringe Inter Wing-Back

Torino have set sights on Tajon Buchanan to bolster their wings and opened talks with Inter to learn about the terms to sign him. He has played very little so far, but the Nerazzurri might want to secure a replacement first, Gianluca Di Marzio informs.

At this stage, the two sides are discussing a loan with a rich option to buy. They’ll need to keep negotiating. He joined the Scudetto winners in January 2024. He has made 15 appearances so far, scoring once. A leg fracture cost him a few months in the summer and earlier this season.

Torino are targeting Buchanan as they need wingers after recently switching from 3-5-2 to 4-2-3-1. Roma approached him too, but it was before they landed Devyne Rensch from Ajax.

The Nerazzurri signed the Canadian international from Club Brugge for €7.3M when it was far from certain Denzel Dumfries would renew his contract and stay the ensuing summer. He eventually did and has been one of the most productive wingbacks in Europe. The 25-year-old has tallied just 135 minutes this campaign.

Our Take on Torino, Inter, and Buchanan

The Granata surely need players in that role, and he’d be an interesting flier. He’s probably more apt for their scheme than for his current team’s one given his offensive prowess. He paid the price for the circumstances and the stiff competition, and he never truly convinced Simone Inzaghi. He’s reasonably expendable since he’s the third option on both flanks. The Nerazzurri could substitute for him with a center-back, which would make sure that Matteo Darmian and Carlos Augusto aren’t needed in the rearguard.

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