Inter’s squad lacks depth, and not only in defence. According to a report in Tuttosport, the Nerazzurri must satisfy Luciano Spalletti’s demands this month if they are to maintain hope of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League.

Suning will have to invest in order to complete the squad, though Walter Sabatini and Piero Ausilio have literally no money to spend at the moment. Therefore, their only option is to sign players on loan with or without options to buy.

Hence they will look to bring Ramires to Milano on loan from sister club Jiangsu Suning, while Gerard Deulofeu is seen as an ideal player who can strengthen the attack. Spalletti would then have a tactically flexible midfielder and skillful winger, which could allow the Tuscan coach to deploy a 4-3-3 formation. Without these additions, it will be difficult for Inter to achieve their objective of returning to European football’s top table.