Things are already falling apart for Inter Milan after only a week's worth of training camp. Roberto Mancini has sent warning messages in light of the club's resistance to sign every player on his wishlist, and a very understrength Inter side lost a friendly to CSKA Sofia. The latter was only made worse by a previous refusal to sign autographs, which resulted in some fans hurling abuse at the team bus. "Pazza Inter," indeed.

And yet, all of this is mere afterthought when compared to the hornet's...

What is so important about Inter Milan signing a young winger in Gianluca Caprari from Pescara for €5 million, only to send him out on loan?

Beyond the 13 goals he netted last season and his evident talent, the 21-year-old's impending arrival comes after the Nerazzurri saw their advances for the 22-year-old Domenico Berardi rebuffed, and at a time when they are reportedly very close to Croatian sensations Marko Pjaca (21) and Karlo Butic (17).

The timing of this flurry...