Inter are hoping to secure the signing of Sassuolo forward Matteo Politano in relatively short order, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

Politano has been strongly linked with a move to the Nerazzurri as they look to reinforce their attack after securing qualification for next year’s UEFA Champions League, and Monday’s Lega Serie A assembly saw a deal move closer as the two clubs met in Milan.

“It certainly wasn’t a scheduled meeting,” the Milanese publication wrote on Tuesday, “but during the assembly Ausilio had the chance to catch up with representatives from Sassuolo.

“Inter could include players such as [Andrea] Pinamonti and [Federico] Dimarco, whom they will soon buy back from Sion, in the deal for Politano, who would be happy to sign for the Nerazzurri.

“Other players they could offer to Sassuolo are [Zinho] Vanheusden, who has finished his loan spell with Standard Liege after extending his contract until 2022, [Samuele] Longo and goalkeeper [Francesco] Bardi.

“Inter are hoping they can secure the winger without having talks drag on too much.”