The agent of Inter Milan centre back Cristian Chivu has brushed aside reports linking his client with a move to Bayern Munich this summer.

The 31-year-old could leave the San Siro outfit with his current contract expiring this summer, and the Italian media recently claimed Bayern Munich are among the clubs keen to acquire his services.

However, Chivu's agent Victor Becali told Inter News: "We have not spoken to Bayern Munich.

"He has already been linked to at least 10 teams but it's all speculation.

"We will begin negotiating with Inter at the end of this month and we will see what Inter offer and then we will make a decision."

The former Romania international joined Inter from Roma in 2007 and has made nine league appearances for the Nerazzurri outfit this season.

Meanwhile, Chivu's fellow Inter defender Walter Samuel will have to battle against the clock to recover from a thigh strain in time for the Champions League match at Olympique Marseille later this month.

The Argentina international hurt his left thigh during Sunday's 4-0 defeat at Roma and is set to be sidelined for two weeks.

"Walter Samuel, substituted at the end of the first half of Roma v Inter, undewent tests which revealed a thigh strain, between first and second degree damage, ion his left leg," read a statement from Inter.

Inter visit Olympique Marseille in a last 16 first-leg clash on February 22.

The 33-year-old has made 18 league appearances for Inter this season.