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'Inter need men like Valero' - Spalletti demands character for Champions League push

Borja Valero appears to be a top transfer target for Inter, with Luciano Spalletti singing his praises.

New Inter boss Luciano Spalletti says he wants to sign "men" like Borja Valero as reports of the midfielder's potential transfer from Fiorentina to San Siro intensify.

The 32-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Nerazzurri if, as is expected, Ever Banega completes his return to former club Sevilla.

And Spalletti, who also targeted a move for Valero while in charge of Roma, made it clear he is a big fan.

"Borja Valero can be a playmaker or a trequartista, he has plenty of character and he does not give the ball away," Spalletti told La Gazzetta dello Sport.