Former Juventus chief executive Beppe Marotta is in China to hold talks with Inter Milan owners Suning over a move to the San Siro, Goal understands.
Marotta has travelled to Suning’s headquarters in Nanjing to hold meetings with majority shareholder Zhang Jindong and his son, Steven Zhang.
Zhang was confirmed as new Inter president at the end of last month, succeeding former owner Erick Thohir.
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Marotta is keen to discuss the details of his proposed role at the club before putting pen to paper on a three-year contract.
Despite Marotta’s arrival it is believed Piero Ausilio will continue as Inter sporting director, while chief football operations officer Giovanni Gardini and managing director Alessandro Antonello will also retain their positions.