Inter are prepared to make a big push to sign Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard in the event that he does not extend his contract with his current club.

This according to Italian news outlet Calciomercato.com who report that Nerazzurri Sporting Director Piero Ausilio is closely following the 26-year-old’s contract negotiations with the German champions and waiting to see if a move will be possible.

If Pavard is convinced by Bayern to extend his contract past the end of June 2025, then there would be little chance for Inter to sign him this summer.

However, the sense is that if the Frenchman is to reject the Bavarians’ offer of a new deal outright, then he will be very much a target within reach for the Nerazzurri.

Accordingly, Calciomercato report, the Nerazzurri believe that they will have a chance to get a deal done, and Ausilio is keeping tabs on the negotiations between Pavard and Bayern.

The outlet reports that Inter are keen on Pavard’s ability to fill in both at centre-back and at right-back, particularly if Denzel Dumfries is to be sold in the summer in addition to Milan Skriniar leaving.