Chelsea's quest to add attacking depth during the summer transfer window has hit a setback, as Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi is reportedly close to signing a new deal with the Nerazzurri.
According to the London Evening Standard's Simon Johnson, the Argentinian is set to become the club's highest-paid player, as Inter are willing to let him retain 50 percent of his image rights:
The Blues have watched him in action several times and had hoped to capitalise on his failure to sign an extension.
However, Inter are confident they have now made a key breakthrough in negotiations after promising him a 50 per cent share of his image rights.