​Inter Milan’s pursuit of Anan Khalaili remains stuck in limbo as the second phase of his fitness assessment has been paused by the CONI medical team, who requested additional tests. This development leaves the proposed €25 million agreement with Union Saint-Gilloise in a state of suspended animation ahead of a decisive verdict anticipated on Monday. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Khalaili arrived in Milan on Friday fully expecting to finalize the transfer quickly, only to see the sports medicine institute in Via Piranesi—situated just a short distance from Linate Airport—hold off clearance pending further results. With the evaluation entirely in the hands of the CONI medical panel, the club has little recourse and must simply bide its time, as this decision lies outside Inter’s influence.
The deal itself had appeared to be effectively done. Piero Ausilio had already reached an agreement in principle for a package around €25 million plus add-ons with Union Saint-Gilloise the day before the medicals, clearing what had seemed to be the final hurdle after an earlier bid had been rejected. Khalaili’s representatives have remained publicly optimistic, but the club has chosen to proceed with cautious restraint, aware that the outcome could still hinge on medical clearance rather than contract terms alone.
Monday’s outcome takes on added significance because Inter’s pre-season preparations launch without a settled right-sided option in Cristian Chivu’s squad. If the Khalaili file closes unfavorably, Ausilio has already earmarked Guéla Doué as the leading alternative, though Doué’s profile differs notably from that of the Israeli winger. In the coming days, Inter is also weighing Rafik Belghali, the Algerian winger the club monitored at Verona last season, among potential options. The regulatory hurdle that previously blocked a January move for Belghali has now been removed, making him a more plausible alternative should Khalaili fail to pass medical clearance.
For fans and analysts tracking the transfer, the current stalemate underscores how closely Inter’s strategic window is tied to medical decisions rather than purely contractual negotiations. The club’s supporters will be watching Monday’s CONI verdict with heightened anticipation, understanding that a green light would not only complete Khalaili’s transfer but also provide a clear, immediate solution to the right-wing position ahead of the season’s opener. Until then, Inter must navigate the uncertainty, balancing the lure of Khalaili’s potential with the realities of medical scrutiny that govern the final stages of this high-profile move.