Stones Verbally Agrees Inter Milan Move
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- John Stones verbally agreed to join Inter Milan on a free transfer, with his representatives set to finalise terms on a two-year contract, according to Sky in Italy.
- Arsenal and Chelsea both registered Premier League interest in the 32-year-old former Manchester City defender before he committed to Inter.
- Juventus made contact with Stones' camp over the weekend but were outpaced by Inter's swift approach.
- Inter were aware of significant competing interest and moved to close the Stones deal quickly for the England international.
- Spurs captain Cristian Romero remains head coach Christian Chivu's top defensive target, though Inter flag the cost of any potential move as significant.
- There is potential for Inter to sign both Romero and Stones if Benjamin Pavard leaves, but as things stand Stones is the priority signing.
Why it matters: The move ends Stones' long Manchester City career and delivers Inter a proven international defender on a free, while Arsenal and Chelsea are left empty-handed despite their pursuit. Spurs captain Romero remains Chivu's preferred target but carries a heavy price tag, with a potential double swoop hinging on Pavard's exit.
