Inter Milan are close to a deal with Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey.

La Repubblica says Inter met Ramsey's agent on Wednesday, where an agreement was reached in principle for the Welshman to arrive on July 1.

It's suggested Ramsey, 27, is demanding €6-7m a season - and the Nerazzurri are prepared to meet the demand, given the urgency to invest.

A deal for January hasn't been ruled out with coach Luciano Spalletti eager to work with Ramsey immediately.

AC Milan, whose CEO is ex-Arsenal man Ivan Gazidis, is also interested in Ramsey.