Inter Milan have said that Gareth Bale has been priced out of the reach by Tottenham. Branca revealed that, although the club are interested in the highly-rated Wales international, parting with a £40million fee at this stage is beyond the bounds of the Italian giants.

Inter have been the centre of much speculation during the January window, with the capture of Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini, as well as the loan signing of Genoa's Houssine Kharja.

While discussing a number of potential targets, Branca was forced to admit that, while the club haven't ruled out making a bid for the 21-year-old in the future, Bale will not be moving to Italy any time soon.