Inter are looking to sign a left-winger in January and have three options in their short-list: Alejandro Gomez, Juan Manuel Vargas and Marko Marin.

President Massimo Moratti is trying to keep Claudio Ranieri happy while Inter also need valid back-ups for Esteban Cambiasso, Thiago Motta and Dejan Stankovic.

The Nerazzurri have been let down by their reserves so far: Andrea Poli, Sulley Muntari and Joel Obi.