Yet more reports linking the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund with the purchase of Inter have been met with bemusement by the Nerazzurri hierarchy, according to a report in the Italian media.

As has been reported by La Repubblica today, Suning have continued to deny and distance themselves from any suggestions that the PIF are in the process of taking the club off of their hands.

There has long been links between the PIF and Inter as the ownership position of Suning is known to be on shaky ground.

That being said, the Chinese ownership have continued to claim that they are 100% committed to the club and are looking to build a team for the future under Simone Inzaghi.

It is nonetheless true that PIF are a significantly wealthier power than Suning and should they choose to purchase the club, will be able to make an offer that Suning cannot turn down.