Inter Milan are hoping to sign one of Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala, former Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen or Leicester City defender Yohan Benalouane in January.
The Italian club are in the market for a new centre-back to help strengthen their defensive options.
Inter's scouts have been looking around Europe for a viable deal to do during the middle of the season and, according to Tuttosport, they have made a three-man shortlist.
The San Siro club are reportedly targeting Benalouane, Mangala and Vermaelen and hope to land one of them in January.