The latest reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport have cast further doubt on Mauro Icardi’s long-term future in an Inter shirt.

Indeed, talk of a potential summer switch to Real Madrid has gathered pace over the last couple of days after the Argentine’s cryptic social media post, as well as the words of national team boss Jorge Sampaoli.

The pink paper suggests the club captain could be tempted to leave Milan come the end of the season, especially if the team once again fails to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. The aforementioned Sampaoli suggested this could be his best chance of securing a regular starting berth for his country too.

Meanwhile, relations between Inter’s hierarchy and Wanda Nara have apparently cooled, though she is currently in her homeland attending to her own business interests. She will be back in Italy ahead of Saturday night’s crunch match at home to Crotone, when the fans fully expect their team to return to form.