Flamengo are looking to buy Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa on a permanent basis but will be forced to wait until after his loan expires before dealing with Inter according to Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schira.

The 21-year-old Brazilian has been in simply phenomenal form during his loan spell with the Mengao having scored no less than 27 goals between league, state championship and continental action.

“Flamengo wants to buy Gabigol but Inter are asking for at least €20 million and has postponed talks with his agent Junior Pedroso until after 19 December when the Brazilian’s loan will expire,” Schira tweeted.