The France international is weighing up his options this summer and his agents have fielded interest from across Europe.
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However, L'Equipe says Maresca has spoken to Nkunku making clear he sees him in his new season plans.
The Italian doesn't want to lose Nkunku, though the player has been unsettled by the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro as direct attacking competitors.
It emerged over the weekend that Inter Milan are the latest to make contact with Nkunku's agents to discuss his situation.