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Icardi talks will begin after Milan Derby on Wednesday

Icardi talks will begin after Milan Derby on Wednesday

Real Madrid will have to fight hard to nab Mauro Icardi, that’s for sure.

According to Tuttosport, it appears that Inter are set to begin negotiations with the Argentine on a new deal after this week’s Milan derby, which will be played (it was originally postponed) on Wednesday.

The Argentine star has been targeted by a number of European clubs, including Premier League giants Manchester United.

However, the 25-year-old (who has netted 24 times in Serie A this season) is also renovating his house in Milan, a sign that he is set to remain in the Lombard capital for some time.

Recently quizzed about it after the weekend win over Verona, Icardi said: “Contract extension? I don’t know, ask the club and Ausilio, we will see.”

The Merengues are looking for someone to replace Karim Benzema, while Icardi has also been linked to Inter in a possible deal involving Alvaro Morata.