Inter are one of two Italian clubs to have enquired about the availability of Atletico Madrid defender Sime Vrsaljko according to Mediaset Premium journalist Raffaele Auriemma.

“For now, two Italian clubs have come forward to the Colchoneros for Sime Vrsaljko, whose value has also increased due to the his performances at the World Cup. At least for now, however, Napoli is not among them: it is, in fact, Inter and Rome who have come forward. This confirms that Napoli does not want to sign another starting full-back but simply an alternative to Elsied Hysaj,” Auriemma revealed in an interview with Radio Crc.

The Croatian defender, who is formerly of Serie A side Sassuolo, is one of a number of players believed to be on Inter’s transfer market shortlist as they look to improve the squad at the right back position. Barcelona’s Aleix Vidal, Manchester United’s Matteo Darmian and Chelsea’s Davide Zappacosta