Benítez will have to sell to buy

(GSM) – Internazionale president Massimo Moratti hinted that manager Rafael Benítez would have to sell players to strengthen the European champions’ squad in January.

Funds will be at a premium as the Serie A defending champions find themselves third in the league behind their city rivals Milan and leaders Lazio.

Their only summer signings were goalkeeper Luca Castellazzi and defender Davide Faraoni on free transfers, meaning Benítez has not yet had any cash to spend.

“I don’t know if we will do something,” said Moratti. ”We are looking around.

“But to buy we must sell. We will see if we are able to do both of these things.”

Moratti also said his comments about signing Lionel Messi from Barcelona were meant in jest, but left his comment hanging in the air.

“Everything will be a joke, maybe,” said Moratti. “Anyway, we have time. Messi said never say never and he speaks the truth.”