Inter continue to move forward in the process of trying to sign Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic while La Viola have identified a replacement for him in the form of Ajax defender Perr Schuurs.

This according to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, who report that Fiorentina have lined up Schuurs in the event that Milenkovic is sold as the Nerazzurri firm up their interest in signing the Serb.

Milenkovic’s has looked to have been one of the main names on Inter’s list for defensive reinforcements for much of the summer transfer window, although it has not been clear whether they would take the decisive steps to sign him as other circumstances have made their transfer strategy unclear.

However, according to Sky the Nerazzurri continue to see the 24-year-old as a serious target and are moving forward with trying to sign him, while Fiorentina are preparing for life after the defender is sold.