Chivu's new goal to replace Dumfries » The international has already played two seasons in Serie A
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Friday, January 16, 2026 8:55 p.m. / Updated Friday, January 16, 2026 9:16 p.m.
Dan Ndoye (25 years old) could return after only half a year in Italian football. Interthe Swiss national is the newest variant considered by Inter to cover the absence of the injured Denzel Dumfries. The former right winger of Bologna left for Nottingham Forest in the summer for the sum of 42 million euros.
Cristi Chivu will not be able to have Denzel Dumfries available earlier than a month and a half. Having surgery on his ankle last month, the Dutch international left a big gap on the far right of Inter and since then the Nerazzurri are still looking for a solution, given that Luis Henrique and Diouf, used in that position, nor Carlos Augusto, played on a changed leg, did not give satisfaction.
Cristi Chivu, in Inter – Naples // photo: Imago Images
The first and best option approached by the Serie A leader was Joao Cancelobut the Portuguese preferred to return to Spain and was already presented by FC Barcelona. The alternative Dodo, the Brazilian winger who was not called by Fiorentina to extend his contract with Fiorentina, was circulated in the peninsular press, but nothing materialized.
Ndoye, agreement until 2030, cost 42 million euros!
In the last few hours the information appeared in England and was confirmed in Italy that Inter would like Dan Ndoye. The Swiss international (27 caps, 5 goals) is a starter at Nottingham Forest, where he was sold by Bologna for €42m, and has a goal and an assist.
The former Coppa Italia winger has a contract with the Premier League side until 2030 and Inter would like to discuss a loan with the Englishmen until the summer, with an option to buy under certain conditions linked to appearances and performances.
Dan Ndoye is currently injured and has missed the last five matches at Nottingham Forest / Photo: Imago
The Nerazzurri have yet to make an offer for Dan Ndoye, who in 75 matches between 2023 and 2025 had 11 goals scored and 8 assists at Bologna.
