Inter have positioned themselves as the first port of call for Martin Skrtel if he chooses not to sign a contract extension with Liverpool.
Skrtel's contract at Anfield expires next summer and he has so far not put pen to paper on an extension. Talks between the tough-tackling centre-back and Liverpool are under way, with Skrtel vowing to take his time in assessing the offer on the table.
The Slovak said earlier this month: "Almost every single transfer window there is always talk about myself leaving Liverpool and interest from other clubs.
"But as it stands, I still have a contract with Liverpool, I have an offer from Liverpool and we'll see where we finish [with those talks].
"I am fully committed to Liverpool", Skrtel added.
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Roberto Mancini's Inter are watching developments with Skrtel closely and are now in pole position to sign the Slovakian if he chooses not to put pen to paper on a new deal with Liverpool, according to Canal +. Should the Slovak not sign, Liverpool will look to cash in on him this summer.
Skrtel is thought to be pondering over a new adventure having joined Liverpool in 2007 from Russian giants Zenit St. Petersburg.
Mancini is keen to have Skrtel at the heart of Inter's defence as he looks to build a side to challenge for the Serie A title next season.
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