Inter are working hard to keep Arsenal's hands off exciting young talent Eloge Yao, a player the Gunners have taken a firm interest in.
Centre-back Yao has spent the current campaign on loan at Crotone, shining and helping the minnows to win promotion from Serie B to Serie A.
The 20-year-old is firmly on Arsenal's radar, according to Italian outlet Calcio Mercato, but Inter are minded to keep Yao at the San Siro.
The Nerazzurri are now working quickly to renew Yao's contract, while they already have an agreement in principle to extend his loan spell with Crotone for a further season.
Yao spent time in the youth ranks at Parma before being tempted to Inter in 2012, where he has made steady progress.
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This term the Ivorian has made 30 appearances in all competitions for Crotone, even chipping in with one goal.
Crotone currently sit top of Serie B with 78 points from 39 games, one more than second placed Cagliari.
They cannot be overhauled in an automatic promotion spot as third placed Trapani have 66 points, with just three games left.
