Inter are intensifying contract talks with midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, with the club determined to secure his future soon.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, who report that the 28-year-old’s father and agent will meet with the Nerazzurri will meet with the Nerazzurri this week to progress negotiations.

Brozovic’s current deal is set to expire at the end of June 2022, and the Nerazzurri have made extending with the midfielder a priority to avoid potentially losing such an important player for free next summer.

The player is seeking a wage increase to €5-6 million net per season from the €3.5 million which he currently earns, while the club are thought to want to see his contract extended until June 30 2024.

The Croat could theoretically begin speaking with other clubs about a free transfer in the summer as early as January should a new deal not be wrapped up, and the club want to see him commit his future well before then.