Inter might lose Antonio Conte but there is no danger of Beppe Marotta following him, according to a leading Italian journalist today.

Conte is widely expected to part company with the Nerazzurri after two seasons in charge, having been alarmed by the prospect of Inter selling key players in the summer.

Zhang has failed to meet with Conte as expected and now it appears nearly certain that Inter will need to find a new head coach.

However, La Repubblica’s Franco Vanni has provided some welcome good news by tweeting: “The indication I have on Inter’s situation is that, whatever happens with Conte, Marotta will remain in his position (as chief executive).

“It’s a brilliant piece of news for the club’s future, especially if Inter will need to choose a new coach.”

Max Allegri is one of several names being linked with replacing Conte, although it seems Inter could miss out as he continues talks with Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli.

Lazio boss Simone Inzaghi is also being strongly rumoured to be in contention, with SempreInter.com exclusively revealing today that Inter had contacted him on Monday.

Sinisa Mihajlovic, Paulo Fonseca and Maurizio Sarri are other names reportedly in the frame to replace Conte if he leaves as expected.