"In the summer of 2018, Inter dreamed of snatching Luka Modric from Real Madrid. Luciano Spalletti wanted him, but Florentino Perez pointed to the €750m release clause, before telling FIFA that the Nerazzurri contacted the Croatian without the club's permission. FIFA, in a letter addressed to Inter and Real Madrid, ruled that there was no basis for pursuing the Spanish club's complaint against the Nerazzurri."
"Rafael Leao could have worn blue and black, as he admitted recently: 'I said no. I wanted to stay there another year to improve further. But the management insisted: We have to sell you, it's an excellent opportunity for you, for us, it's a lot of money. But I said no to Inter.' He was the alternative to Romelu Lukaku."
"Before Milan brought him to Milanello last summer, Koni De Winter was given serious consideration by Inter too. The Nerazzurri had already made a move in May, aiming to freshen up their defence, with Pavard or Bisseck's departure expected. As the weeks passed, however, the deal cooled, partly because Genoa's asking price wasn't within Inter's budget."
AC Milan and Inter have a history of near-misses in the transfer market that could have dramatically altered the Derby della Madonnina. In 2018, Inter pursued Luka Modric from Real Madrid under manager Luciano Spalletti, but Real Madrid's €750m release clause and FIFA intervention prevented the move. Rafael Leao rejected Inter's advances in 2019, preferring to stay at Lille before accepting Milan's offer after Paolo Maldini's personal appeal. Koni De Winter was considered by Inter in May but the deal cooled due to budget constraints, allowing Milan to secure him in August. These transfer scenarios represent pivotal moments where different decisions could have reshaped both clubs' rosters.
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