Inter owners Suning are reaching the final stages of a lengthy process to bring investment into the club and support them financially, with a deal possible this week.

As reported in today’s newspaper edition of Il Giornale, negotiations with American firms Oaktree Capital and Bain Capital have intensified and a deal with one of those parties is extremely close.

Indeed, Inter could secure a loan of €250-270 million by Thursday 20 May, ending months of discussions as Suning sought to battle against debt and unsustainable operating costs at the club.

Should a deal be finalised by the end of the week, President Steven Zhang will begin focusing on his plans for next season and his main objectives are to cut costs whilst also maintaining a competitive team for coach Antonio Conte.

Inter secured a first Scudetto since 2010 this season under Conte, and Zhang is also expected to meet him after the loan is secured to discuss future plans.