Inter Milan are reportedly preparing to make a January swoop for Southampton striker Pablo Osvaldo.

New Nerazzurri owner Erick Thohir is keen to mark his arrival at San Siro by sanctioning a spending splurge, and Osvaldo tops the shortlist, according to QS.

Osvaldo only signed for the Southampton in the summer, although the Serie A side feel that the high-flying Saints will accept a bid that will see them recoup the £15m they paid Roma back in August.

A recent report claimed that Juventus were interested in taking Osvaldo back to Italy on loan.