Malaga are chasing Inter Milan striker Gabriel Barbosa.

Sky Italia says Málaga are scanning Europe for a striker. The opening day defeat to Eibar at La Rosaleda exposed the lack of quality in Míchel's squad, and the Branquiazuls are in talks with Gabigol in an attempt to add firepower to the front-line.

The Inter Milan forward will celebrate his 21st birthday on 30 August, and despite arriving in Italian football with the reputation as a star of the future, he has not found his rhythm in Serie A.

Discussions between the two clubs are advancing well, although the deal will be subject to the approval of the Málaga owner, Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani.