The excellent performances and the substantial contribution in Flamengo's triumphs in the Copa Libertadores and Brazilian league increased the value of Inter's loanee Gabigol. The 23-year-old, who with his goals has become one of the most relevant strikers in Brazil, could be an important asset for the Nerazzurri in view of the January transfer window.
The Brazilian is poised to return in Italy after his successful loan spell at Flamengo, despite Inter preferring to avoid this scenario. Last summer, the Nerazzurri had in fact already accepted a €16 million bid plus a 20% sell-on clause from the player's current club, Flamengo, but then the deal fell through because the Brazilian club wasn't able to find a definitive solution from a financial standpoint. Following Gabigol's brilliant achievements, the Nerazzurri decided to set a higher asking price in the region of 20-25 million euros - a sum that Flamengo will have to pay in order to keep the striker.
