Luca Marchetti, mercato expert for SkySport, discussed Inter’s mercato strategy during his editorial for TMW.

“Do not get sidetracked by the issue Icardi” he began, “there was a new attempt to Joao Mario, you were told a reopening of the past few days, now Kia Joorabchian is heading back to Lisbon to deal with Sporting.

“Meanwhile, De Boer assesses the squad and then tell will decide about the reinforcements; he likes the idea Luiz Gustavo, of course alternative to Joao Mario, so Inter are ready to bid in the coming days.

“And outgoing? Felipe Melo was of course close to Mancini and could say goodbye, the idea is to keep Brozovic but will depend on the amount offered because it could help to close for Joao Mario.”