Inter centre-back Milan Škriniar has been included in UEFA’s list of the top 50 young players to watch in 2018. The Slovak has earned a lot of praise thanks to the consistency with which he has performed since his move from Sampdoria last summer.

Initially, the move had been greeted with a degree of scepticism, with many Nerazzurri fans keen to see a more established defender partner Miranda in the heart of Luciano Spalletti’s defence.

Indeed, the 22-year-old has been so impressive that clubs such as Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester City have already been linked with a big money move for him next summer, though it is clear Inter would be loathed to lose him as they seek to reestablish themselves as a force both in Italy and abroad.

Three other Serie A prospects were included in the countdown; Lucas Torreira, Nicolò Barella and Federico Chiesa. Interestingly, all of them are being closely monitored by Inter.