BC Partners are still the most likely solution to Inter’s financial problems, according to a report from a leading Italian broadcaster tonight.
The Nerazzurri are flying along in Serie A but supporters remain concerned about the club’s off-field problems, with Suning in urgent need of cash.
Sky Sport Italia said Suning were continuing to explore the idea of finding a partner who could inject liquidity into the club and help them meet Inter’s various payment deadlines at the end of March.
However, a sale to another party remains the most likely scenario, with BC Partners currently the only party to have presented an offer.
Sky said it could not be excluded that the parties ended up reaching an agreement, despite reports that Suning and BC Partners were distant on their valuations for Inter.
Last week, Inter confirmed via their media company that Suning remained committed to covering Inter’s financial costs for the foreseeable future, with or without external support.
A report in Gazzetta dello Sport this morning also said Nerazzurri president Steven Zhang had reaffirmed his commitment to the club in a discussion with Inter’s directors.
Suning sold off 23% in shares of their company Suning.com over the weekend, in a bid to secure short-term funds.
They also closed down Inter’s sister club Jiangsu FC, which sparked an angry backlash from the Nerazzurri’s former striker Eder against the Chinese retail giant.