Inter CEO Beppe Marotta discussed the January transfer window and recent reports that Suning are looking to sell the club in an interview with Italian broadcaster Sky Sports Italia before the match against Crotone.

“Everything is normal, dynamics that all clubs experience at this time of year. In a while the market will open and we have already outlined the guidelines.

“There will not be relevant investments in this tough period, but all the European clubs are in this condition. Today we will try to play a good game and get the three points.

“The club wants to always guarantee a balance between investment and revenue, not just Inter, but all big sides will be in the situation where Covid-19 has reduced revenue, and therefore we won’t be making big investments in January.”

The Nerazzurri CEO commented on Suning’s ambitions with Inter and if they are looking to sell the club.

“I can guarantee Suning are not selling a majority stake. Yesterday there was a press release from the president who also represents the ownership. A very explicit statement that cleared up any theories of selling the club. A very clear situation.

“I repeat, there is a worldwide economic contraction linked to the pandemic, it is normal that all clubs must give importance to stability. It is clear that the market will not be the same as before.”

Finally, Marotta spoke about what the plans are for this month’s transfer window.

“The first situation we need to look at is costs and in Italy the cost of wages and transfers has gone from 50-55% of revenue to closer to 70%.

“So, we need to revise the costs during a period where the revenue has inevitably been reduced due to Covid-19. That is true of all clubs all over the world.

“We must work to reduce costs and continue our long-term planning.”

Inter are currently second in the league after 14 games, sitting on 33 points, one behind rivals and league leaders AC Milan.

A win today is crucial if Conte’s side want to keep up the pressure on the Rossoneri, who play Benevento this evening.

The 51-year-old Italian coach cannot expect any major reinforcements to arrive in this month’s transfer window, due to the precarious economic position the Nerazzurri find themselves in.

The incoming market depends entirely on the outgoing, with the first major deal being the one to take Christian Eriksen away from Milan.

So far, no concrete offers have arrived, but the Nerazzurri are hopeful that they can find a new home for the 28-year-old Dane before the closure of the transfer window.