Empoli President Fabrizio Corsi expects to lose striker Andrea Pinamonti back to parent club Inter Milan.

After his loan with Empoli this season, Pinamonti is being linked with Lazio.

Asked whether the striker could make the move and be the understudy to Ciro Immboile, Corsi responded “Absolutely not! He's 22, he wants to be the starter and absolutely must.

“Therefore Bologna or Torino could represent the right next step for him."

Pinamonti's form with Empoli saw him earn an Italy call up this year.