Inter Milan director Beppe Marotta admits a deal for Real Madrid wing-back Achraf Hakimi is close.

Marotta says it could all be wrapped up on Monday.

"The objective of the club and the Zhang family is to make investments, taking the opportunities that the market offers," Marotta told Sky Sport Italia when asked about signing Hakimi.

“I will not hide that we are in an advanced stage of the negotiations, but I also wish to underline the importance of the current squad that will play against Parma this evening.

“(Inter director Piero) Ausilio did an excellent job on the negotiations. We still have to reach a conclusion, but tomorrow will be an important day and we'll see how to define the situation. I am optimistic. Ausilio deserves credit for the work he has done over the last few months."