The summer transfer window looks “hot” for the Gym, which, in search of a true number 9, seems to be turning towards the Italian league where a gem by the name of Andrea Pinamonti is said to play.
After securing consecutive victories, OCG Nice had claimed the runner-up spot by finishing second in the league at the end of the winter break and even managed to reach the pinnacle of French football by securing a place in the Coupe de France final. However, things seem to have gone awry for the red and blacks, who have recently struggled. Following a series of poor performances, the Gym has dropped to 5th place and must now engage in an intense battle, hoping for a slip-up by their competitors to secure a spot in Europe.
Andrea Pinamonti, the miracle remedy?
It’s in the Calcio that the Gym hopes to uncover an Italian gem named Andrea Pinamonti to revitalize its attack. The young 22-year-old player, who was the subject of rumors about his arrival at the club from the French Riviera [last February](https://www.nicepremium.fr/ogcn-football/ogc-nice-un-interet-pour-une-pepite-italienne32809/), is once again the favored option for OGC Nice in their search for a true striker. Indeed, Pinamonti is a “pure nine,” increasingly becoming a credible option that could compensate for the likely departure of Kasper Dolberg, whose performances this season have not shone. The Danish international has only scored 7 times under the Aiglons’ jersey this season and seems unable to integrate with Andy Delort and Amine Gouiri, which could see him exit this summer.
It’s this time journalist Nicolò Schira who informs us of Nice’s interest in securing the services of the Italian hopeful, but the Gym is not the only club in the race for Pinamonti. The Empoli player is also being courted by two other Italian clubs: Torino and Sassuolo. Playing as a center-forward, the Inter Milan player is making a name for himself in Serie A and is already having his best season since his professional debut, with a tally of 12 goals and two assists in 33 matches. He notably stood out this weekend with a brace against Napoli. The club from the French Riviera has a key asset that could give them an edge over their competitors. That asset is Mino Raiola, a well-known agent who could play a key role in the Nice transfer window once again. It is worth recalling that last summer he was instrumental in bringing the Dutch players Calvin Stengs, Justin Kluivert, and Pablo Rosario. The Italian agent has very good relations with the club from the French Riviera, which could lead to a successful deal this summer by signing the young Andrea Pinamonti.
This is a story to follow in what already promises to be an exciting summer transfer window.
