Roberto Mancini could be forced to undertake his restoration of Inter without Mauro Icardi with reports that the Argentine striker desires a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
During a difficult campaign, in which the Nerazzurri could yet clinch European qualification, the 22-year-old has one of their few positives throughout the season netting 19 times in 34 appearances.
However, despite having a contract with the Milan-based club until 2019, Tuttosport believe that the youngster has set his sights on becoming the long-term successor to Cristiano Ronaldo at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Whether the former Sampdoria man remains at the Giuseppe Meazza it is clear that further striking reinforcements are needed to make a challenge higher up the Serie A table and it appears that former AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato is a target.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio is investigating the chance to take the 25-year-old back to Italy, with club Corinthians reportedly willing to sell for €7m.
