Juventus have not given up on signing Mauro Icardi before Monday and could offer Blaise Matuidi to Inter as part of the deal, according to Tuttosport.
Fabio Paratici is still confident he can secure the Nerazzurri’s former captain on the cheap because Inter’s bargaining position is weak.
Antonio Conte wants to sign another central midfielder before the transfer window closes but Arturo Vidal, his first choice, does not seem an easy target.
This, along with the fact Juventus need to trim their squad in midfield, has given Paratici the idea of including Matuidi in their offer for Icardi.
Time is running out for the clubs to reach a deal, with little over 72 hours until the market shuts until January.
Inter would happily sign Paulo Dybala in a part-exchange deal for Icardi, but Paratici would rather sell La Joya abroad.
Icardi is almost certain to be left out of Antonio Conte’s Champions League squad this season and was a conspicuous absence from Inter’s squad dinner last night.
The Nerazzurri welcomed in their new arrivals while Maurito was enjoying a ‘family day’ with Wanda Nara and his children, as publicised on the couple’s social media profiles.
