Inter Milan intend to test the resolve of Tottenham for Gareth Bale before the summer market shuts.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is adamant Bale is not for sale, but the Welshman is a favourite of Inter president Massimo Moratti, who is still to deliver a promised big name signing to fans this summer.
Telelombardia says new Inter coach Gian Piero Gasperini backs the idea as he feels he needs a new winger signing to make his preferred playing system work.
Tottenham want at least £35 million for Bale and Moratti intends to bring down the cash component by including players in their offer.
Diego Milito, Goran Pandev, Douglas Maicon and Philippe Coutinho have all been mentioned as potential makeweights.
