Inter Milan convinced they can land Real Madrid's Salgado

Inter Milan lead a host of European giants chasing Real Madrid fullback Michel Salgado.
 
Spain international Salgado is expected to be made available by Real in January as Cicinho arrives from Sao Paulo.

Along with Inter, Manchester United, Juventus and Chelsea have also been linked with Salgado, who is angry with Real's decision to sign Cicinho and is ready to move on.

Inter patron Massimo Moratti is taking advantage of his relationship with Real, which produced the triple summer signing of Luis Figo, Walter Samuel and Santiago Solari, to close in on an agreement for Salgado.

The Spaniard is seen as a long-term signing and Inter would prefer a permanent deal rather than a loan. Inter coach Roberto Mancini has admitted to Moratti he has concerns over his right-back options with Javier Zanetti the wrong side of 30 and Ze Maria failing to impress.