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Transfer talk no distraction for Inter, says Spalletti

Luciano Spalletti is adamant speculation surrounding the future of key players will not distract Inter during the second half of the season.

Inter are ensconced in third ahead of their first Serie A match of 2019 at home to Sassuolo on Saturday.

The January transfer market is yet to see any new arrivals at San Siro with new contracts for in-demand pair Mauro Icardi and Milan Skriniar seemingly top of the club's agenda.

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Spalletti denied the protracted negotiations had a disruptive effect on his squad, but took time to praise long-serving defender Andrea Ranocchia - whose deal expires at the end of the campaign - for a recent Twitter post affirming the "honour" of playing for Inter.