Inter’s players have been assured that their deferred wages from July and August will be paid by mid-February to avoid any penalties in the league table.

The Nerazzurri took action to delay the payment of salaries for those two months as they looked to cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the Serie A shutdown.

Under trade union agreements those salaries must be paid by February 16 or Inter could face penalties in the league table.

According to La Repubblica chief financial officer Alessandro Antonello and sport CEO Giuseppe Marotta met with the players at Pinetina to assure them that the wages will be paid.

The squad was also assured that the salaries for November and December will be paid, with none of the players asking questions of the two directors.

Owners Suning are close to selling the club, with investment fund BC Partners carrying out due diligence.

If the fund cannot come up with an offer which satisfies the current owners there are other interested parties including EQT Partners, Arctos Sport Partners and the Ares Management corporation.