Southampton have a January deal plan, with confidence €10m will be enough.

Inter Milan are reportedly preparing an attempt to sign Southampton youngster Jay Robinson, with confidence that a fee of around €10 million could be enough to secure the teenager. The teenager’s Monza performances have increased the possibility of a permanent departure from St Mary’s.

Robinson moved to Monza during the summer and reunited with head coach Ivan Juric. The agreement does not include an option for the Italian club to buy him, meaning Southampton have retained control over his future while he gains regular experience in Serie A.

Robinson has featured nine times in the league under Juric, scoring twice and providing one assist.

Sport Witness has previously followed reports of Inter Milan scouting the teenager extensively. The Italian giants are now said to have developed a strategy to bring him to the club, with January viewed as a possible moment to reach an agreement with Southampton.

Tuttomercatoweb report that Inter are monitoring several promising young players as they plan for the future. However, they have placed particular emphasis on Robinson after being impressed by how quickly he has adapted and developed in Italy. The report claims the Nerazzurri believe a fee of €10m would be required and could make their move during the winter transfer window.

Inter’s intention would be to negotiate with Southampton in January. He is currently on loan at Monza, but the arrangement is a dry loan and gives the Italian club no option to control a permanent transfer. Monza would reportedly be happy to allow Inter to hold discussions with the Saints, especially if they could continue using the player until the end of the season.

They do not currently have a squad place available for the young attacker, so there is no immediate need to bring him into their team. Their plan could be to secure an agreement now and give Robinson a clearer route into the first team next season, when possible departures may create room in the squad.

Southampton, however, have reasons to demand more than the reported €10m valuation. Robinson has already made 32 senior appearances for the club, with four of those outings coming in the Premier League.

The 19-year-old is also under contract at St Mary’s until 2029. The report argues that the Saints should use their contractual advantage to seek a higher fee than the amount Inter are believed to consider sufficient.

Southampton should also look to include a sell-on arrangement, specifically a share of any profit Inter make from a future transfer. With the player’s age and potential, that protection could prove valuable.

Robinson has played only nine Serie A matches so far, but his contribution could grow if he continues to receive opportunities. Southampton may use his development to attract further interest and create an auction rather than negotiate with Inter alone. English clubs could also enter the race, giving the Saints more leverage.

The career statistics included in the report show his progress. During 2024/25, he made four senior appearances for Southampton, playing 135 minutes without registering a goal or assist. In 2025/26, he featured 28 times, accumulated 969 minutes and recorded two goals and one assist.

For the 2026/27 campaign, the breakdown lists ten appearances for Monza across all competitions, with 865 minutes played, two goals and one assist. His senior career totals are therefore 42 appearances, 1,754 minutes, four goals and two assists. In Serie A specifically, he has made nine appearances, started seven times, played 757 minutes, scored twice and provided one assist. He has also made one Coppa Italia appearance, playing 108 minutes.

Robinson joined Monza on August 7, 2026, on a loan that runs until June 30, 2027. His senior debut for Southampton came against Aston Villa on April 12, 2025, while his first senior goal was scored against Ipswich Town on August 17, 2025.

The statistics cover competitive men’s first-team club matches only. They exclude Southampton Under-18 and Under-21 appearances, development competitions, international matches and friendlies. The figures follow Opta, although minutes and assists can vary between providers. Southampton’s official loan announcement also confirms his 28 appearances during the 2025/26 season.

Inter’s reported interest now places Southampton in a position where they must weigh an immediate transfer fee against Robinson’s potential future value. A January agreement could bring in significant money, but his contract and growing reputation give the Saints reasons to negotiate firmly. Whether €10m proves enough remains uncertain, particularly if other clubs become interested. His form has changed the conversation around his future, turning the loan into a potential transfer opportunity. Robinson’s performances at Monza have made his future an important story to follow.