It will be a crucial January market for Inter, who need to cover the cracks in certain positions if they’re to maintain their consistency in the league, as the Coppa Italia begins to heat up as well.

Tuttosport reveal the strategy of the Nerazzurri before the winter market officially begins. The main objective of the club remains Simeone Verdi, with talks for Federico Chiesa also planned but for a potential summer deal instead since it would be very difficult to achieve mid-season as the player is an asset to Stefano Pioli’s project.

Therefore, Ausilio must appeal to players who are currently discontent with their position, seeking a move for more playing time with an aim to play at the World Cup. It is for this reason that the attention of the Nerazzurri Sporting Director has been on Barcelonoa’s out of favour winger Gerard Deulofeu, who now fears losing his place with Spain ahead of the World Cup in Russia.

While in Italy, playing for Milan, the Spaniard put in some exceptional performances to drag the Rossoneri  above Inter, qualifying for the Europa League. This is the reason that he would prefer a move to Italy, in hope of regaining the form that got him the recognition he wanted.

His contract expires in 2019, allowing Inter to potentially get Barca to agree to a loan deal with a fixed price at the end. However, the player has also been courted by Napoli and there is always a looming threat from city rivals Milan. Although Inter must do everything possible if they are serious about making this transfer happen, due to the fatct that Deulofeu is the best solution to the wings Spalletti could ask for, at the moment.