La Gazzetta: Inter Considering Paulo Dybala-Icardi Swap; Eyeing in Edin Dzeko

Inter Milan are reportedly considering offering Mauro Icardi for Juventus star Paulo Dybala in a swap deal and are also interested in Roma striker Edin Dzeko.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Football Italia, Calciomercato), Inter have "already initiated contact" with Dzeko as they are "well aware" that Icardi will move on this summer.

They are also said to be considering using Icardi as a makeweight for Dybala, whom Inter director Beppe Marotta is a big admirer of from his time with Juventus.

Juvefc.com relayed further information from Gazzetta journalist Nicolo Schira, while Football Italia's Richard Hall shared the story from the newspaper's front page:

Icardi has not featured for Inter since February 9. The Argentinian was stripped of the Nerazzurri captaincy amid criticism of the club and his team-mates from his wife and agent, Wanda Nara, on Italian television.

The 26-year-old has scored 122 goals in 210 appearances for Inter, but Eurosport's Siavoush Fallahi won't be sad to see him leave the club in light of recent circumstances:

As the team's primary source of goals, he'll need replacing if he leaves.

Their interest in Dybala is understandable, as he scored 26 goals in all competitions last season. He has also slipped down the pecking order since Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival last summer, as he does not fit well in the system that gets the most out of the Portugal international.

In the Bianconeri's 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League last week, Juve began the game 2-0 down from the first leg, but Dybala nevertheless started the match on the bench.

It's said Inter recognised Dzeko as being a more realistic target, though, and that he could be available for around €30 million.

The Bosnian has been a strong signing for Serie A rivals Roma, having scored 85 goals in 169 appearances. With that kind of record, he'd be capable of filling in admirably for Icardi, but he has just turned 33. 

Inter would be better served pursuing a younger target who can help the team long term—particularly if they're going to invest significant funds to replace Icardi.