Inter Milan's bid to bring in Cesc Fabregas as a replacement for Simone Inzaghi stalled on Thursday when Como refused them permission to talk with their coach. Following the announcement of the departure of Inzaghi,

Como are confident of keeping Cesc Fabregas amid interest in their head coach from other clubs including Inter. Fabregas, in his first full season in management, established Como in the Serie A mid-table in what was the club’s first top-flight campaign since 2003. Como finished the season 10th.

Cesc Fabregas has pledged his immediate managerial future to Como on Wednesday amid increasing speculation that he is the leading candidate for the Inter job.