Inter preparing January clear out

Serie A fallen giants are prepared to part ways with a number of first-team members when the transfer window reopens in January, with several high-profile names topping the departure list.

According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, summer signing Geoffrey Kondogbia and former Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic are the two of the most prominent players who will lead the winter clear out.

Jonathan Biabiany, Felipe Melo, Rodrigo Palacio and Davide Santon are also looking towards the exit door, with certain reports claiming that Brazil forward Gabigol is being considered as well.

Multiple departures would pave ways for new arrivals as head coach Stefano Pioli is already comprising the shopping list, looking to bolster his ranks with the likes of Genoa hot-shot Tomas Rincon, Manchester United out-of-favour defender Matteo Darmian and Zenit left-back Domenico Criscito.

Inter are currently occupying the tenth place in the Serie A standings, lingering at the middle of the table with 21 points after 15 rounds.

Pioli is keen to add fresh blood to his team and boost Inter’s chances of landing European football at the end of the current season.