Tuttosport have categorically denied other circulating reports that state Inter have an interest in Dimitri Payet and stress that the Nerazzurri only have eyes for Malcom.

Reports surfaced yesterday linking Inter with a move for the 31-year-old Marseille ace following a week or so of difficult in the Malcom front.

Tuttosport maintain that Inter remain interested in Malcom, “even if the deal with Bordeaux is becoming more of a marathon.”

Talks between Inter and Bordeaux have taken place for weeks now over the 21-year-old Brazilian but there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel. Les Girondins continue to hold out for €40 million and while they have opened up to accepting a loan with right to redemption deal, they are not satisfied with the figures Inter are offering which are believed to be in the region of €8-10 million for the loan and €30-32 million for the redemption fee.