Inter are continuing talks aimed at signing Joao Mario from Sporting Lisbon and are increasingly confident of doing a deal to take the Portugal international to the San Siro.
Mario is a man in demand this summer and Sporting Lisbon have already knocked back a bid from Liverpool for the midfielder.
Sporting Lisbon are not keen on parting with the 23-year-old, however Inter are intensifying their efforts to thrash out an agreement.
According to Sky Italia, Inter's offer is €40m plus bonuses for the Portugal star.
And this evening there have been meetings between the player's representatives and Sporting Lisbon over the offer.
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At present, Mario remains in training with Sporting Lisbon as they prepare for their opening game in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
Sporting Lisbon, who finished second behind Benfica last season, start their campaign by hosting Maritimo.
It remains to be seen whether coach Jorge Jesus will include Mario in his starting eleven.
