Serie A heavyweights Inter Milan are continuing to follow Hajduk Split prodigy Branimir Mlacic with great attention.

According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri would ideally sign the 18-year-old defender next summer.

Branimir Mlacic is among Europe’s most coveted young center-backs.

Indeed, the highly rated teenager has drawn inquiries from numerous top clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Elsewhere, Inter Milan and Olympique Marseille have been among the first teams to take note of Mlacic’s progress at Poljud.

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Despite reaching out to the player’s agent, Inter have yet to open talks with Hajduk over a potential winter transfer.

However, the Italians have reportedly drawn up a €5.5 million offer to test the Split outfit’s resolve.

Furthermore, they’re ready to leave Mlacic in Split on loan until the end of the season to aid his development.

Still, negotiations between the clubs have never taken off, with Inter preferring to sign the youngster in the summer.

Indeed, they would only step up their pursuit of Mlacic this winter if the opportunity presents itself.