GETTY Unsettled Inter Milan star Andrea Ranocchia is a transfer target for Everton and Tottenham

Ranocchia is unhappy after losing his place in Inter's starting lineup following the appointment of Roberto Mancini as manager and has played just 27 minutes of competitive football so far this season. The 27-year-old Italy international, who signed a new contract at the San Siro in July until 2019, is willing to push for a January move if he does not win back his place in the team before then, claims reports in Italy.

Everton are believed to be the frontrunners for his services after inquiring about the player's availability in the summer when the John Stones to Chelsea saga was in full swing. And with the player expressing a desire to leave the club it could once again open the door for the Toffees to sign the player, but it would require a hefty fee. Meanwhile former Inter Milan legend, Javier Zanetti, who Ranocchia replaced as captain for the 2014-15 season, feels sorry for the defender after an extended spell away from the starting XI.

GETTY Ranocchia has made 20 international appearances for Italy

"Ranocchia? I feel sorry for Andrea, he’s a good lad and I’m sure he’ll be back," Zanetti told Football Italia. "He has to prove his worth, he should feel like a captain. Everyone is a captain, and the group is the most important thing." Ranocchia has made 160 appearances for Inter since joining from Genoa in 2011.

GETTY Inter legend Javier Zanetti feels sorry for Ranocchia for his extended spell away from the team