ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti feels Inter Milan face a must-win scenario versus Fiorentina if they are to remain in the Serie A title race.
Inter Milan playmaker Mauro Icardi is a long-term target for Real Madrid, his Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli has said.
Sampaoli spoke to journalists at the airport in Buenos Aires when he returned from his European tour.
"I spoke to Icardi," he said "and I told him that, if he doesn't relax in the second part of the season, he will be called up for the World Cup this summer.
"I also know that Real Madrid are following him closely."
The Argentine has been linked with a move away from San Siro in recent days, but Inter Milan have always denied the rumours.
Mauro Icardi joined Inter Milan from Sampdoria in July 2013.
Real Madrid are unlikely to sign any players in the current transfer window. However, the scenario will probably change during the summer, as Los Blancos will be on the lookout for a goal scorer.
Icardi has scored 18 goals in 24 appearances with Inter this season and is the second top scorer in Serie A, second only to Lazio's Ciro Immobile.
On Monday he posted an image on his Instagram account which read "to say goodbye means to grow," with the caption "Goodbye" and a pair of waving emoji. Many fans interpreted the post as an early farewell, although there were those who said that Icardi's farewell was addressed to his teammate Marcelo Brozovic, who is soon to leave Inter.
The Nerazzurri are now fourth in Serie A, only three points ahead of Roma, and haven't won in the last seven league games.
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