Inter president Massimo Moratti has suggested that the appointment of former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez could take place in the next few days.

Moratti had been left without a manager after the departure of Jose Mourinho, who left the club for Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Benitez has since been relieved of his duties at Anfield and Moratti has given his biggest hint yet that the Spaniard will be the man to replace the 'Special One'.

“I can only speak highly of him, because he is very talented,” Moratti told the Corriere dello Sport.

“It’s true, we are leaning towards Benitez and in the next few days we’ll decide.

“I know Benitez has a good record against Jose Mourinho, I think he’s beaten him five times.

“That’s a sign he does his research, works well and above all does not get the big games wrong.

“It is also important that he has already made his mark in Europe. We want to achieve more in this area.”

Benitez is understood to be set to arrive in Milan as early as Monday to discuss terms.


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