Inter Milan want Branislav Ivanovic

Inter Milan will reportedly step up their interest for out-of-favour Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.

The Serbian international has had a huge dip in form this season, and this has cost him a regular place in the starting line-up.

Ivanovic has yet to hold talks over a contract extension with his current deal up at the end of the season.

According to The Mirror, Nerazzurri boss Roberto Mancini will look to seal a pre-contract agreement for the talented centre-back when the transfer window reopens in the New Year.

The 30-year-old joined the Blues from Lokomotiv Moscow in 2008.