Report – Inter Milan Taking Concrete Steps To Sign Wantaway Al-Hilal Wingback

Serie A heavyweights Inter Milan are reportedly making progress in their pursuit of wantaway Al-Hilal star Joao Cancelo.

According to Matteo Moretto via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri have taken ‘concrete steps’ to sign the 31-year-old wingback.

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Less than two years after swapping Manchester City for Riyadh, Joao Cancelo is desperate to return to European football.

Indeed, he has already told his agent, Jorge Mendes, to find him a new club in one of Europe’s traditional top five leagues.

Meanwhile, the super-agent has offered his client’s services to several Serie A sides, including Inter.

Inter Milan Making Progress in Pursuit of Joao Cancelo

LUGANO, SWITZERLAND – JULY 12: FC Internazionale Sport CEO Giuseppe Marotta during Pre-season Friendly between FC Lugano v FC Internazionale at Cornaredo Stadium on July 12, 2022 in Lugano, Switzerland. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

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Cancelo is open to returning to his old stomping ground, with Inter already in talks with Mendes over a potential reunion.

However, Barcelona and Juventus are also in the race, highlighting the magnitude of the task awaiting the Nerazzurri.

Meanwhile, Simone Inzaghi has put Cancelo up for sale, increasing the likelihood of the Portuguese ace’s winter departure.