Inter Milan GM Beppe Marotta says they want to keep defensive pair Milan Skriniar and Robin Gosens.

Skriniar is off contract in June, while Gosens is being linked with a January departure.

Marotta said: “Skriniar's value is superlative, on and off the field, so I am very optimistic we can reach a conclusion of those negotiations by the World Cup break, so circa November 13. We have some very positive signs.

“Gosens is a very important player, part of the Germany national team, and is adapting slowly.

"We mustn't be hasty and let him gradually become more embedded in the way this team plays."