INTER NEWS

Inter general manager Ernesto Paolillo admits the club must qualify for the Champions League “or we’d have to further reduce our budget.”
Inter might baulk at the price-tag for Sao Paolo star Lucas, so they are turning their attention to Porto hero James Rodriguez.
President Andrea Agnelli is bullish going into 2012. “I want justice for Juventus. Fabio Capello’s side would’ve beaten the Treble-winning Inter 3-0.”
In his Christmas message to fans, Inter captain Javier Zanetti has spoken of the hope the team has in winning something in 2012.
Claudio Ranieri believes Inter’s youngsters need to be given time to grow. “It’s difficult here, as elsewhere the media is friendlier.”
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Diego Milito has dedicated his goal against Lecce to the Inter fans after he returned to the Serie A scoresheet.
Serse Cosmi can’t help but feel regret after Lecce threw away a lead against Inter. “We wasted too much.”
Claudio Ranieri says this is “the Christmas we wanted” as Inter go into fifth place with four consecutive victories.
Inter fought back from a shock early Lecce goal to get their fourth consecutive victory, although they hit the woodwork four times.
Inter have Diego Forlan back in the starting XI with Giampaolo Pazzini against Serse Cosmi’s third-choice Lecce goalkeeper.
Inter could sign Juan Manuel Vargas from Fiorentina in January, but his agent expects difficulties.
Chievo Verona will attempt to boost their squad with the services of Inter youngster Joel Obi, it is being suggested.
Italian giants Inter should be happy with finishing third this season, says former director Gabriele Oriali.
Inter are still without Wesley Sneijder for the final Serie A game of the year against Lecce.
Serse Cosmi is still feeling the pressure of his return to management as he looks to record an unlikely first win with his Lecce away to Inter.
Claudio Ranieri has warned Inter of the hidden strengths to Wednesday’s opponents struggling Lecce, whilst remaining tight-lipped on transfers.
Inter midfielder Thiago Motta is keen to understand whether his long-term future will still be with the Nerazzurri.
The representative of Juventus winger Milos Krasic has welcomed the alleged interest from Inter in his client.
Juan Guilherme Nunes Jesus is very close to joining Italian giants Inter, his agent has underlined.