Thohir plays down Inter purchase claims

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Businessman Erick Thohir has rejected speculation that he is set to buy a large share of Inter.

Thohir sparked rumours of a potential takeover when he met with Inter president Massimo Moratti on Thursday, but denied reports that he is set to purchase 80 per cent of the Serie A side.

It had been claimed that the Indonesian would look to bring Leonardo back to San Siro, after the Brazilian resigned from Paris Saint-Germain having been suspended by France's football authorities for 13 months.

"I have the greatest respect for the Moratti family, an important family, and at this point in time I don’t want to reveal anything about the talks," he told Sky Sport Italia.

"I’m hopeful. But what I can say is that we are not talking about an 80 per cent share of the club, absolutely not.

"Furthermore, I would not allow myself to present a list of directors to be brought into the club. I heard rumours of Leonardo, but that is not true.

"I also don’t want to interfere with transfer market choices."