Antonio Conte is keen on signing Marcos Alonso from Chelsea but Inter may struggle to finance any potential deal, while Olivier Giroud and Pedro could also move on in January.
Alonso has grown unhappy at Stamford Bridge after being dropped by manager Frank Lampard since he was substituted in the first half of the 4-4 home draw against Ajax on November 5.
The issue for Inter relates to his £100,000-a-week wages, with Alonso tied to a contract until 2023, which may leave the Nerazzurri needing to spend beyond their means to facilitate a transfer.