After his wife and agent declared he was on the market, Mauro Icardi has been linked with Atletico Madrid, Tottenham, Manchester United, West Ham and Juventus.
“From what I can see, Inter have put Icardi up for sale. There are many clubs interested. We will evaluate the situation with all due respect for everyone,” Wanda Nara told Calciomercato.com.
After his wife and agent declared he was on the market, Mauro Icardi has been linked with Atletico Madrid, Tottenham, Manchester United, West Ham and Juventus.
“From what I can see, Inter have put Icardi up for sale. There are many clubs interested. We will evaluate the situation with all due respect for everyone,” Wanda Nara told Calciomercato.com.
“Mauro would be very sad to leave Inter, but we’ve understood the club’s economic situation and evidently they cannot hold Icardi back.
“There is no release clause in his contract and we hope Inter won’t ask for a sum that is outside the market value, but rather suited to his contract.”
Now the same site insists there has been only one formal offer to Inter – €40m from West Ham United rejected.
The price-tag, if he is for sale, is closer to €60m and there are clubs prepared to pay that sum.
Wanda Nara replied to fan complaints on Twitter by writing: "Mauro doesn't want to leave, it's the club that has to sell. They want 40-50 or 70, just think about that…"
Calciomercato.com maintains Inter received enquiries about Icardi from Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Spurs and Manchester United.
The truly surprising option is Juventus, although he would be an ideal replacement for Alvaro Morata.
Inter would need a huge transfer fee to reinforce their arch rivals in the Scudetto race and much prefer selling him abroad.
It is theorised Wanda is stirring up this bidding war because she wants an improved contract for her husband, just a year after the last extension, but she replied to that on Twitter as well, insisting "it's not true and I'll bring you the proof."
In all competition, Icardi has scored 52 goals with 15 assists in just 105 appearances for Inter.
If alerted to his availability, it's safe to say Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool will also approach Icardi for information.