Inter Milan holds an advantage in the race for Ganso, but regarding winter transfers, they have suffered a major setback. The club's top choice for their winter transfer, Sanchez, has been basically ruled out due to Udinese's refusal to let him go. This player, known as "Chilean Ronaldo," previously sparked interest from numerous top clubs, including Inter Milan and Chelsea, with Chelsea even offering a staggering 24 million euros. However, Udinese clearly does not want to lose Sanchez, rejecting all offers. In an interview, Udinese president Pozzo said, "We will not let Sanchez leave now; he will stay at least until the end of this season. Thinking of getting him in January? Unless you offer the moon."
Ganso's contract with Santos expires in January 2015, and Santos obviously hopes to sell him for a good price. However, Ganso's ownership structure is relatively complex, with his agency and Santos each owning 45%, while the remaining 10% belongs to the player himself. From this perspective, if Santos wants to make a significant profit, they will likely start with a high price. Ganso's contract includes a buyout clause worth 50 million euros. And according to Brazilian media, Santos' psychological price is exactly 50 million euros. Only by reaching this amount can Inter Milan officially initiate the transfer process for Ganso.
Leonardo's joining of Inter Milan became a turning point in the battle for Ganso. Due to this relationship, this Brazilian prodigy is getting closer to the Nerazzurri. Ganso suffered a knee injury in August last year and is currently in recovery. Recently, during a media interview, Ganso openly expressed his hope to join the Nerazzurri. Ganso said, "I know that Inter Milan really wants me, and I've seen their efforts. There's no doubt that I would like to join Inter Milan, as long as Santos agrees, the transfer can proceed." From Ganso's statements, it is clear that if Santos lets him go, Inter Milan will be his first choice.
The two Milanese giants have been competing for the Brazilian prodigy Ganso, but from the current situation, Inter Milan has a greater chance of success. Recently, Ganso publicly expressed his preference for Inter Milan, stating that he hopes to join them, while Santos set a price tag of 50 million euros for him. Meanwhile, Inter Milan's plans to sign Sanchez have completely fallen through, with Udinese explicitly opposing the deal.
Although the plan to bring in Sanchez during the winter transfer window has failed, Inter Milan has not come away empty-handed. According to *Inter News*, although Inter Milan did not secure Sanchez, after negotiations, they are very likely to have obtained the priority purchasing rights. By this summer, the Nerazzurri will have the opportunity to outbid rivals and successfully bring "Chilean Ronaldo" to the Meazza Stadium.
At 22 years old, Ganso is considered an outstanding representative of Brazil's new generation of players and has even become a member of the Brazilian national team. Ganso was previously thought to be AC Milan's sure thing, but with Leonardo becoming Inter Milan's new head coach, the Nerazzurri also joined the competition for Ganso. It is well-known that Leonardo highly regards Ganso and considers him the future midfield core of Inter Milan. After Inter Milan's Serie A makeup match against Cesena, Leonardo once publicly stated to Italian media: "Ganso is an excellent player, and I really like him!" Such high-profile comments clearly demonstrate Inter Milan's determination to secure him.