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.