Monaco winger Keita Balde could make a return to Inter Milan in January following the injury of Alexis Sanchez.
The 30-year-old Manchester United forward dislocated his left ankle while on international duty with Chile and had a successful surgery.
Further examinations have revealed the on-loan Manchester United man will be out of action for about three months, with Balde considered as an option, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Senegal international spent last season on loan with Inter and gave a good account of himself despite the injury challenges.