Beppe Marotta has identified Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as his first signing at Inter Milan.
The former Juventus transfers chief is in advanced talks about taking a job at Inter and Corriere dello Sport says Milinkovic-Savic is top of his agenda.
Lazio president Claudio Lotito has declared this week an acceptance they face selling the Serb.
Inter owners Suning have assured Marotta he'll have the backing to compete for talent like Milinkovic-Savic.
And smoothing negotiations could be Lazio chief Igli Tare's interest in Inter teen Facundo Colidio, with the Argentine a likely makeweight in any future deal.