Inter nearing move for John Stones, deal accelerating

Serie A champions Inter have been linked with a move for Tottenham’s Cristian Romero but they are now closing in on a move for ex-Manchester City defender John Stones.

>The centre-back played at the World Cup weeks after leaving the Citizens when his contract ran out. He had a good tournament too, attracting multiple clubs. Get Italian Football News have looked Juventus’ initial contact but other sides remained in the chase.

>Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Inter are now pushing for his arrival, with a deal for Romero looking difficult. Stones has opened up to a move abroad, even if clubs in England have been interested.

>The journalist has reported that the deal is progressing, with final details of the contract being worked upon now. The player could sign a two-year deal worth €4 million per season. Optimism is filtering through that the move can go through, with the player set to offer a reliable, experienced option at the back, with Stefan De Vrij and Francesco Acerbi on their way out.