Antonio Conte is confident he can rebuild Mauro Icardi’s career if the striker remains at Inter this summer, Sport Mediaset sensationally reported today.

The Nerazzurri are determined to offload their former captain before the transfer window closes on 2 September.

But Conte is thought to be secretly convinced Icardi can become a key player for the club again, should Juventus, Napoli and Roma all fail in their bids to sign him.

The news would appear to directly contradict everything Inter’s new boss has done since the start of preseason, ignoring Icardi for every friendly match and excluding him from tactical drills at Appiano Gentile.

Icardi is widely thought to be holding out for a move to Juventus in the next three weeks, but the Bianconeri cannot move for the 26-year-old until they have sold some forwards.

Earlier today, the TV station reported Maurito would get his wish as soon as Juve agreed to swap the striker with Paulo Dybala.