Suning are convinced their new investors at Inter will come from the United States, according to a report in the Italian media today.
Gazzetta dello Sport’s print edition said PIF’s interest in buying into the Nerazzurri was being blocked by geopolitical problems, while Fortress had withdrawn their interest.
Inter will instead find the money required from a group of American investors, who could offer a figure close to €250 million via one or more funds.
Suning’s Zhang family wants to agree a hybrid deal for Inter, in part consisting of financing and in part equity.
The Milan-based paper said this would involve investors providing a sort of loan initially, before proceeding to buy shares at Inter.
The money being offered by the American investors would ultimately see them buy out LionRock Capital’s 31.05% stake in the club.
Suning are showing no signs of wanting to sell a majority stake at Inter, with everything pointing towards them staying in charge for at least next season.