Inter Milan are emerging as favourites to land Borussia Monchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter.
Off contract in June, Ginter announced this week that he won't be re-signing with Gladbach and instead will seek out a "new challenge".
La Gazzetta dello Sport says talks are well underway between Inter and Ginter.
Indeed, it's suggested Ginter is happy with what has been tabled and prepared to sign a pre-contract next week.
A four-year deal worth €4m-a-season has been offered to the Germany international, 27.
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