Inter Milan have earmarked Everton winger Steven Pienaar as a
potential target but a move for the South African would force them
to reconsider their squad make up.
Following the country's poor World Cup, the Italian FA have told
clubs they can only sign one new non-EU player for their squad per
season and young Brazilian midfielder Phillipe Coutinho has been
listed as that player.
On the move: Pienaar has expressed his desire to
leave Goodison Park this summer
However, that was planned before Rafa Benitez arrived. He was
keen on Pienaar while at Liverpool but believes his move to Inter
makes a deal easier.
Everton's £15m valuation of Pienaar has made a Premier League
move difficult but Inter have the cash and the stature to make it
happen.
It is also understood that if a deal can't be agreed now,
because of the EU ruling, Pienaar would be willing to see out his
Everton contract and sign as a Bosman for Inter in January.