The alternative to Inter bringing in a top player for the midfield is to get already existing players to play to their full capacity and potential Gazzetta dello Sport report. Joao Mario is already on the right track as manager Luciano Spalletti looks for a Radja Nainggolan like player in his Inter team.

The Portuguese is of course more technical than the Belgian but lacks the goal scoring threat and continuity that Nainggolan possesses. The reigning European champion arguably won the battle against the Belgian at the weekend when Inter beat Roma 3-1 in the capital.

Marcelo Brozovic is another player who Spalletti is looking to transform so to speak. The Croatian has the potential but also has attitude issues. If he can overcome them and bring continuity to his performances, the Nerazzurri will have another weapon in the midfield, which in turn would further help Joao Mario perform.