Eto'o exit to Anzhi stalls

The two clubs have been in talks about a sale, and it was believed that the Cameroonian 30-year-old had already agreed to personal terms on a three-year deal which could earn him a record- breaking £300,000 per week.

However, Gazzetta dello Sport reported that a planned medical in Rome for the move was put on hold as the clubs continue to search for an agreement on the transfer fee.

Now Eto'o's representative, Peppino Tirri, has cast doubt on the deal.

“I’m not optimistic at this moment in time,” Tirri said. “There are a few things that need to be sorted out. Nothing has been resolved. The deal is on ice for now.

“Negotiations have come to an end for today, we’ll talk again on Friday.”

Anzhi believe that a deal is nearing conclusion, with club representative German Tkachenko telling ANSA news agency: "We are very close. We could close today, tomorrow or next week."

Inter president Massimo Moratti has also confirmed that the interest from the Russians is real.

"When an offer like that comes around, it's difficult to match or refuse," Moratti told Gazetta dello Sport.