Italian giants Inter Milan are interested in signing Manchester City's Micah Richards, according to reports.

The 26-year-old is currently on loan with Serie A side Fiorentina and has made 11 appearances in all competitions for the Viola this season.

However, Richard's appearance for Manchester City in the Community Shield at the start of the season could scupper any potential move this season as it would breach FIFA's three club rule.

Inter are checking if FIFA count the fixture as a competitive game before launching a move for the defender, reports the Daily Mail.

Richards, who has 13 England caps, worked with current Inter manager Roberto Mancini at Man City during the Italian's spell in charge of the Premier League champions.