Spalletti confirms Inter interest in Vrsaljko

Inter coach Luciano Spalletti has confirmed his club's interest in Atletico Madrid full-back Sime Vrsaljko.

Rumours persist that the Nerazzurri are nearing a deal for the 26-year-old Croatian, who starred in the World Cup as his country reached the final for the first time in their history.

Such a deal could come as a surprise after Vrsaljko extended his contract in February, signing a fresh four-year deal.

But Spalletti has done little to quash the speculation, telling Calciomercato.com: "We like Vrsaljko. The directors are working, certain things will be defined once our preparations begin, when our squad is more settled.

"As more days pass and we approach the deadline, the situations change.

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