Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Man Utd and Man City to miss out on Inter Milan stars
CHELSEA, Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City have all been dealt transfer blows after Inter Milan ruled out selling key duo Mauro Icardi and Mateo Kovacic.
Mauro Icardi looks set to stay with Inter this summer[GETTY]
The talented young pair were rumoured to be on their way out of the San Siro as Inter look to bring in more experienced stars, and both are high up on the wish-list of the various Premier League giants.
Argentina striker Icardi, 21, is a target for Chelsea and Manchester City after impressing on a co-ownership deal from Sampdoria, bagging nine goals in 22 games.
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We must protect our talent who can potentially become big players
Erick Thohir
Croatia playmaker Kovacic, 20, has been linked with a switch to Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United after a number of commanding performances, but both look set to stay after Inter Milan president Erick Thohir ruled out any transfers.
He said: "Frequently in the past Inter allowed their young talents to get away.
"It is something we must limit.
"We must protect our talent who can potentially become big players."
Mateo Kovacic has been in top form for Inter this season [GETTY]
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