Inter Milan are ready to pounce for Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic.

On-loan this season from Real Madrid, Kovacic is yet to hear from Chelsea about whether they intend to buy him outright. Despite their transfer ban, Chelsea are clear to sign permanently the Croatia midfielder should they wish.

However, Inter are now in contact about signing Kovacic for a second time.

Corriere dello Sport says the Nerazzurri would be eager to sign the midfielder on an initial loan for next season.