Inter are looking for a new boss after previous incumbent Leonardo accepted Paris Saint Germain's offer to be their sporting director.
They have seen Marcelo Bielsa, Sinisa Mihajlovic and Andre Villas-Boas all shun their advances, which has led president Massimo Moratti to look elsewhere.

A host of names including Fabio Capello, Claudio Ranieri, Giampiero Gasperini, Delio Rossi and Guus Hiddink all linked.
But now Zola's name is emerging as a possible contender.
"At the moment we have not received any phone call, but rumours of Inter's interest in Zola do have foundation," agent Fulvio Marruocco told Il Sussidiario.
"We can say that Inter took the Zola option into consideration after the problems they have had in finding a new coach.
"Gianfranco is flattered and would certainly say yes."
The former West Ham United boss has never coached on Italy, having only previously been assistant Under-21 coach.