Inter had been close to Inigo Martinez on transfer deadline day before Real Sociedad requested €30m, claim Marca.
It was well-known they were looking for a centre-back to bolster the numbers during the final days of the market.
The Nerazzurri were turned down for Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala and Arsenal’s Shkodran Mustafi.
According to Spanish paper Marca, Inter were in advanced negotiations with Real Sociedad for 26-year-old Martinez.
Inter had been close to Inigo Martinez on transfer deadline day before Real Sociedad requested €30m, claim Marca.
It was well-known they were looking for a centre-back to bolster the numbers during the final days of the market.
The Nerazzurri were turned down for Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala and Arsenal’s Shkodran Mustafi.
According to Spanish paper Marca, Inter were in advanced negotiations with Real Sociedad for 26-year-old Martinez.
However, they baulked at the €30m asking price, especially as he is currently out with a muscular injury.