Inter ready to launch third bid for Portugal playmaker

Sporting CP midfielder João Mário is set for pastures new this summer with Inter reportedly prepared to meet the Portuguese club's €30 million valuation of the player. The Portuguese international, who burst onto the scene during the Lions' Taça de Portugal triumph back in 2015, has played a role in his nation's run to the final of Euro 2016, where they will take to the field against hosts France on Sunday. The 23-year-old's rise has seen him linked with a move away from Sporting this summer with Inter, who are still limited by Financial Fair Play parameters despite Suning's recent takeover, in the front seat to sign the playmaker. After an initial €20m bid and a second attempt worth €25m, both of which was subsequently rejected, the Nerazzurri are allegedly prepared to match Sporting's valuation of João Mário and are ready to submit a €32.5m offer, according to Correio de Manhã. The potential deal would see Inter offer €25m with an additional €5m in bonuses. In addition, the club are prepared to offload Primavera starlet Pedro Delgado as part of the deal, who is currently valued at €2.5m. However, it is likely João Mário will first sign for sister club Jiangsu Suning in an attempt to navigate past FFP restrictions. João Mário has a contract with Sporting Lisbon which expires during the summer of 2020.

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