Udinese coach Luca Gotti discussed Inter target Rodrigo De Paul after the Friulian club’s 1-1 draw against Napoli earlier today.

“I have no idea and no minimum signal in respect of this. He had a little problem, I hope I don’t lose him because of the injury.”

The Nerazzurri are keen to sign the 25-year-old Argentine midfielder in the upcoming January transfer window, due to a lack of squad strength in that area. The Milanese club are currently without three of their midfield stars, Stefano Sensi, Nicolo Barella and Roberto Gagliardini, forcing coach Antonio Conte to deploy all of his remaining options.

De Paul, who is contracted to Udinese until 2024, has made 13 appearances for the club so far this season, scoring one goal and providing two assists in that time.

Last season the Argentine scored nine goals and provided seven assists in 37 appearances across all competitions, proving to be one of the most important players in the squad.