Inter Milan are reluctant to cough up for Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso.

Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants to bring Alonso back to Italy in January as he seeks to strengthen Inter's title challenge.

However, Corriere dello Sport says Inter are only interested in doing business over a loan deal for the former Fiorentina defender.

Chelsea are open to negotiations, though may insist on an obligatory permanent option for June.

For his part, Alonso would welcome the move after finding himself frozen out under manager Frank Lampard this season.