The Portuguese international was brought to Stamford Bridge by his former country coach Luiz Felipe's Scolari after EURO 2008.

However, the Brazilian tactician's departure from Chelsea in addition to a number of injuries limited Deco's chances of first team football at the London club.

"I can confirm I'm talking with Inter," Deco was quoted as saying by The Sun.

"I didn't get to play much this year at Chelsea and a move to Italy would be a very good solution."

The 31-year-old previously played under the management of current Inter coach Jose Mourinho when the pair was at Porto.

"To be coached by Mourinho again would be very interesting," Deco added.