Inter Milan are closing in on agreeing a deal to sign Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen, according to CEO Beppe Marrota.
But he suggests that Spurs have been playing hardball over the Danish international, who is available for a cut price £17m with his contract up on June 30.
'We won't hide, you all know we've been negotiating with Tottenham for some time. His contract is due to expire on June 30, so the only rights we are discussing are for those six months,' he told DAZN.
'We are optimistic and hope the deal can be finalised as soon as possible, especially as the transfer window closes on Friday.