Inter Milan are so confident of signing Cesc Fabregas this summer that they have already taken out an insurance policy for him.

It's a requirement for all players under contract at Inter to have an insurance policy against them getting injured in the future.

According to Sky Sports Italia, so confident are the Nerazzurri's of bringing the Arsenal captain over to the San Siro in the summer that they have taken out a policy even before a contract has been signed.

It has long been known that Jose Mourinho is an admirer of the Spaniard. The prospect of a midfield pairing of Esteban Cambiasso and Fabregas would leave him and Inter fans drooling.

Sky Sports Italia claims that Fabregas coming over to Italy is part of a deal that would see prickly striker Mario Balotelli head to the Emirates.

In a news bulletin aired on the network, a reporter declared: "Fabregas is not yet under contract at Inter, but he will be. Fabregas to Inter. You have understood well."

The midfielder's future is bound to become a media merry-go-round as the transfer window approaches. Barcelona have already said that Fabregas has Nou Camp DNA and more clubs will undoubtedly come out with similarly strong statements in the next few months.