Inter Milan have stepped up talks with Bayern Munich for Xherdan Shaqiri over the past 24 hours.
Sportitalia says Inter have received encouragement from Shaqiri's camp, with the player approving the move.
Liverpool are also interested in the Switzerland international, but Inter are regarded as Shaqiri's favoured destination.
Further strengthening Inter's hand is the friendship between director Marco Fassone and Bayern powerbroker Franz Beckenbauer.
The pair spoke yesterday about Shaqiri and a formal meeting between club officials is slated for today.