Inter have verbal agreement over Cancelo swap deal with Al-Hilal | OneFootball

Reports in Italy claim that Inter now have an agreement in place with Al-Hilal over a deal for full-back Joao Cancelo, which involves a current Nerazzurri defender moving in the opposite direction.

The Nerazzurri have been on the lookout for a new wing-back to add to Cristian Chivu’s ranks following the long-term injury to Denzel Dumfries.

They have been linked with a move for their former loanee, Cancelo, who could leave Al-Hilal this month and has also attracted interest from Barcelona.

Sky: Inter and Al-Hilal have Cancelo agreement

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – SEPTEMBER 13: João Cancelo of Team Al-Hilal FC warms up prior to the Saudi Pro League match between Al Hilal and Al Qadsiah at Kingdom Arena on September 13, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)

According to updates from Sky Sport Italia on Monday, Inter have a verbal agreement with Al-Hilal over a deal for Cancelo.

The deal would reportedly involve either Stefan De Vrij or Francesco Acerbi moving in the opposite direction. That would bring a reunion with former Nerazzurri head coach Simone Inzaghi.

The next step for Inter is to get Cancelo himself to agree to the move. The 31-year-old has reportedly asked for another day or two to make up his mind.

Sky claims that Cancelo’s preferred move would be a return to Barcelona, but it remains to be seen whether the Blaugrana will be able to come to an agreement with Al-Hilal.