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Stones verbally agrees Inter move amid Arsenal, Chelsea interest

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John Stones has verbally agreed to join Inter on a free transfer, according to Sky in Italy.

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ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 17: England defender John Stones (5) passes the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Croatia on June 17, 2026 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images) © PA

John Stones has verbally agreed to join Inter on a free transfer, according to Sky in Italy.

The England defender's representatives are now set to finalise terms with Inter over a two-year contract.

Juventus made contacts with the England defender's camp over the weekend. He also has interest from Arsenal and Chelsea in the Premier League.

Inter were aware of the significant interest and worked to close a deal for the 32-year-old.

Interest remains in Spurs captain Cristian Romero, who is head coach Christian Chivu's top defensive target.

However, the cost of a potential deal for Romero is expected to be significant.

There is a potential for Inter to sign Romero and Stones if Benjamin Pavard leaves, but as things stand, it is Stones that the Italian champions are pushing for.

However, despite make five appearances for England at the World Cup, there may be questions over Stones' fitness history.

The 32-year-old was limited to only 439 Premier League minutes last season due to thigh, calf and muscular injuries, and only played 547 minutes in another disrupted campaign before that.

The former Everton defender did not play more than 59 per cent of Premier League minutes in any of his 10 seasons at Manchester City.

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