Inter wish to avoid giving fans false hope amid continued links to Barcelona’s Lionel Messi according to a report in today’s print edition of Tuttosport.

Former club president and owner Massimo Moratti recently shared his dream of seeing Messi represent Inter and this sent media into a frenzy with some reports suggesting Inter could have the power to land the multi-time world player of the year.

Tuttosport however insist that there is nothing concrete with regards to Inter signing Messi or at least looking to sign him.

The report goes on to state that Lautaro Martinez’s situation however is very much different. Barcelona have offered him a contract worth between €7-8 million a season whilst Inter are willing to offer him a new deal worth €4 million a year if he rejects their advances and stays put.

It goes on to conclude that if Inter do have to let him go, they would ultimately like his €111 million release clause paid. Failing that they want between €70-80 million plus one or two players.