According to Calciomercato, Inter Milan are in talks over a double swap deal involving long-term Leeds United target Rodrigo De Paul.
Leeds have been chasing De Paul since they won promotion to the Premier League last year, with Messaggero Veneto in Italy reporting that a bid was rejected last summer.
The Sun then claimed in January that Leeds were still keen, and would explore a move both in the winter window and in the summer.
A deal didn’t materialise in January, but with Pablo Hernandez’s influence waning this season, many still think Leeds will move for the Argentinian this summer.
However, Inter are trying to make their move first, and are believed to be in talks with Udinese over a deal that would involve four players.
Inter want De Paul and goalkeeper Juan Musso, and are in talks to send goalkeeper Ionut Radu and striker Andrea Pinamonti to Udinese in exchange.
Both Radu and Pinamonti have both impressed elsewhere on loan, and may well be tempting to Udinese – even if they would hate to lose either Musso or De Paul, never mind both.
If Leeds still want the 26-year-old playmaker, they will have to come up with a very good offer as Inter push to win the race before the season even ends.
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