1 Joao Mario celebrates scoring against Southampton

Inter Milan have told West Ham they must stump up £27 million in order to land Joao Mario on a permanent deal this summer.

The Portugal international has impressed during his short stay in east London, helping the Hammers avoid the drop to the Championship.

West Ham are reportedly keen to make Mario’s move permanent in the summer and are currently in discussions with the player’s entourage ahead of a potential transfer.

However, Inter may have thrown their plans into some doubt by insisting the Hammers must stump up £27 million in order to snap him up, according to Calciomercato.

The 25-year-old is said to be interested in securing a permanent move to the Premier League and his impressive form could entice West Ham to adhere to Inter’s demands.

In March, Mario suggested his career was over at the San Siro, but the Hammers saw their £12 million offer rebuffed by the Serie A giants.

The Euro 2016 winner has scored two goals in the Premier League since his arrival back in January.