Inter are in the lead in the race to sign Hellas Verona talent Marash Kumbulla, according to a report from Italian journalists Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano on Twitter earlier today.

Both of them report details on how the 20-year-old Albanian central defender, who is contracted to the Gialloblu until 2022, has been wanted by both Juventus and Inter for some time now, with the two clubs fighting for the player’s signature.

It was reported this morning that Juventus are in pole position to sign Kumbulla, but this report from Romano and Moretto directly contradicts those suggestions.

Inter have every intention of signing Kumbulla, the report continues, and so now it’s just a question of figures, with the Nerazzurri looking for a suitable amount to offer Verona for the 20-year-old. Juventus are interested but are clearly behind in the peaking order.

Kumbulla has made 19 appearances across all competitions so far this season, for a total of 1581 minutes. In that time, he has scored one goal and helped the side keep seven clean sheets.