Italian journalist Fabrizio Biasin discussed Napoli forward Dries Mertens and if he’ll join Inter in the summer in an interview with Italian broadcaster TeleLombardia aired earlier today.

“We are close to a point that, in my opinion, the deal is almost complete. From now until the end of the season no one will ever say it officially, for reasons that are self evident. It’s like the de Vrij situation two years ago.

“Contract filed? I don’t know. How happy would I be? In the past I wrote that I would have liked to have him at Inter, he’s one of my favourite strikers. Should that happen, I’d be very happy.”

Inter are looking to sign the 33-year-old Belgian striker in the summer on a free transfer, after his contract expires with Napoli.

The Nerazzurri only have one forward who is confirmed for next season, Romelu Lukaku, as the other players in the department have uncertain futures. Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez will return to Manchester United, Sebastiano Esposito is set to be sent out on loan and Argentine star Lautaro Martinez could still be sold to Barcelona.

Mertens has made 29 appearances across all competitions so far this season, for a total of 1787 minutes. In that time, he has scored 12 goals and provided six assists. The player has spent the last seven years of his career in Naples and has scored 121 goals and provided 73 assists for the Partenopei in that time.

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There is still no agreement between Inter and Barcelona regarding Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez and the Catalan club are unable to pay his €111 million release clause, instead hoping to offer them Nelson Semedo to help reach a deal, according to a report from in Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo.

The report details how the Blaugrana are incredibly keen to sign the 22-year-old Argentine forward, who is contracted to the Nerazzurri until 2023. They believe that he would be the perfect replacement for the aging Luis Suarez, and his compatriot Lionel Messi is excited at the prospect of linking up with Lautaro.

Barcelona cannot afford to pay Inter’s €111 million release clause, the report continues, and so have offered to include Nelson Semedo in the deal.

The Portuguese player, however, has indicated that Inter is not at the top of his list and would prefer to play for Premier League side Manchester City or the Nerazzurri’s bitter rivals Juventus in the future.

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Barcelona are incredibly keen to sign Inter star Lautaro Martinez but cannot afford to pay his €111 million release clause, according to a report from Spanish newspaper Sport.

The report details how the Blaugrana are incredibly keen to improve their team as much as possible in the summer and have identified both Lautaro and Brazilian star Neymar as their top transfer targets. The problem, however, is that they cannot even afford to pay Lautaro’s €111 million release clause, and the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated the situation further.

Barcelona’s deficit could reach almost €100 million by the end of June, the report continues, and so the club can’t afford to pay too much for any particular player. In order to sign Lautaro, Barcelona are hoping to offer the Nerazzurri multiple players in order to convince them to give up on the 22-year-old striker, who has lit up Serie A this season under coach Antonio Conte.

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Inter lead Chelsea in the race to sign Belgian striker Dries Mertens, according to a report from today’s paper edition of the Turin based newspaper Tuttosport.

The report details how the 33-year-old Belgian forward, whose contract expires with Napoli at the end of the season, declined a large offer from China in recent days, instead preferring to join a club that is fighting for trophies.

Mertens has already rejected other offers, the report continues, including Monaco. Chelsea remain interested but are behind the Nerazzurri in the race for his signature. The 33-year-old Belgian is set to leave Naples after seven years in the Campania capital.

Mertens has made 29 appearances across all competitions so far this season, for a total of 1787 minutes. In that time, he has scored 12 goals and provided six assists. Napoli are keen to try and keep the player, but it seems as if he wants a change of scenery in the twilight of his career.

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Inter have officially announced via a statement on their official homepage, that all the players, technical staff, management staff and others have tested negative for Coronavirus.

The report details how the staff underwent the test on Friday and the results came back earlier this afternoon, with everyone who took one, testing negative.

The club are preparing for a return to squad training, although the Nerazzurri squad aren’t going to taking to the pitch. They have remained firm in regard to the FIGC protocol and so are waiting for a united position.

“FC Internazionale Milano announces that all of the results from Friday’s medical tests on the Club’s players, coaching staff, management staff and the remainder of the team group have returned as negative” the statement reads.

The German Bundesliga returned this weekend, being the first major European league to do so. Lega Serie A and the FIGC have been closely looking at the German model, basing their return to the stadiums on that model.

Clubs have been opposed to many parts of the FIGC’s protocol, including the restrictive conditions that have been set for squad training, which is why the Nerazzurri won’t begin those sessions yet.

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Juventus are hoping that Paris Saint Germain will decide to permanently sign Inter owned forward Mauro Icardi, so they can negotiate with the French club, according to a report from today’s paper edition of the Rome based newspaper Corriere dello Sport.

The report details how the Bianconeri have been looking for a new number 9 for some time now, with the jersey having been unused since May 2018. The club have been keen on Argentine striker Mauro Icardi for some time now, but understand the difficulty of negotiating with Inter.

Instead, Juventus are hoping that Paris Saint Germain will decide to purchase the player, the repot continues. The 27-year-old has spent this season on loan with the Parisians and could be purchased for €70 million. If PSG sign Icardi, Juventus would then look to approach the club about a possible deal, appreciating that they will be easier to negotiate with compared to their rivals.

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L’Inter comunica che nessun membro del club è risultato positivo al Coronavirus: “Tutti i test medici effettuati venerdì sono risultati negativi”.

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Inter coach Antonio Conte has spoken to Chelsea target Dries Mertens to attempt to convince him to join the club, according to a report from today’s paper edition of the Rome based newspaper Corriere dello Sport.

The report details how the Nerazzurri are keen to sign the 33-year-old Belgian striker, whose contract expires with Napoli at the end of this season. The Partenopei are keen to try and keep the player, who has been with the club since 2013. Mertens has already declined offers from Roma and Chinese sides, preferring to join a club that is likely to win a trophy.

Inter have offered Mertens a two-year contract worth €5 million net per season, the report continues, with an option for a third year and a €2 million signing bonus. Chelsea coach Frank Lampard has already contacted the 33-year-old to discuss the project, and now Conte has taken similar steps.

Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso is trying to convince Mertens to stay in Napoli, the report highlights, and president Aurelio De Laurentiis is hoping for a new meeting to discuss a contract renewal, potentially offering more to try and convince him to stay.

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Lazio have joined the race to sign Inter target Marash Kumbulla, according to a report from today’s paper edition of the Milano based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.

The report details how the Biancocelesti registered their interest in the 20-year-old Albanian defender a year ago and have now re-joined the race to sign the Hellas Verona starlet. The player is valued at around €30 million, a high figure considering the current financial climate. Lazio have already met Kumbulla’s entourage and would like to bring the player to Rome.

Inter are seriously interested in signing Kumbulla, the report continues, but must also be aware that some Premier League clubs may also join the race for the player.

The 20-year-old Albanian defender, who is contracted to the Gialloblu until 2022, has made 19 appearances across all competitions so far this season, for a total of 1581 minutes. In that time, he has scored one goal and helped the side keep seven clean sheets.

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Inter owned winger Ivan Perisic could return to Milan as Bayern Munich are not sure whether to sign him or not, according to a report from today’s paper edition of the Rome based newspaper Corriere dello Sport.

The report details how the Nerazzurri sent the 31-year-old Croatian forward on loan to the German giants last summer, with a buy option agreed at €20 million.

However, the Bundesliga side aren’t willing to pay the full fee for him but would be happy to take him on loan again next season, which would save Inter having to pay his wages.

Perisic could also return to the squad, the report continues, considering how the only player certain to remain in that department is Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku. Alexis Sanchez will return to Manchester United, Sebastiano Esposito is likely to move elsewhere out on loan and Lautaro Martinez could be sold to Barcelona, who have been pressing hard for the 22-year-old.

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