A possible transfer for João Cancelo to Inter Milan is no longer proceeding because Cancelo is choosing to return to Spain. It was reported that this transfer included Stefan de Vrij potentially moving in the opposite direction.

According to Team Talk, Inter Milan are now unlikely to sign Joao Cancelo, despite having verbally agreed a deal with Al-Hilal last week. Inter had believed they would sign the player, but the transfer is now unlikely because Cancelo is waiting for Barcelona. Negotiations had taken place.

An agreement had been reached between Inter Milan and Al-Hilal for the loan of João Cancelo due to the unavailability of Denzel Dumfries. João Cancelo did not give his approval for the deal.

According to Sky Sports and Gianluca Di Marzio, Inter Milan and Al-Hilal have reached a verbal agreement for Joao Cancelo's return to the Nerazzurri on loan, with De Vrij or Acerbi possibly being included in the deal. Joao Cancelo has requested a delay of one to two days to see if Barcelona, which is his priority, would show concrete interest in signing him. This is not the case at present.

Inter is pursuing the return of Joao Cancelo and is nearing an agreement with the Saudi club, which would include the departure of Acerbi or De Vrij to Al Hilal. According to Fabrizio Romano, the outcome is now dependent on Cancelo, who is waiting for his preferred destination, Barcelona. If Barcelona does not take action within three or four days, Inter is considered the most likely to complete the signing. Inter director Marotta publicly stated that Dumfries will be out for a minimum of two months and that they are negotiating for Cancelo as they need a right-back due to the injury.

Tuttomercato reports that Inter are convinced they have overcome competition from Barcelona for Joao Cancelo and are now working to finalize the deal with the Saudi club. The report adds that Inzaghi has approved the deal on the condition of receiving a central defender in exchange.

In statements to DAZN Italia, Inter Milan president Guiseppe Marotta stated the club is interested in acquiring Joao Cancelo from Al-Hilal and that conversations with the Saudi club have already started. Marotta explained they are discussing to reach an agreement but recognized the difficulties due to Joao Cancelo's high salary. He mentioned that they are considering including a player in the operation. Marotta also confirmed Al-Hilal's interest in including Acerbi or De Vrij in the deal, stating that Al-Hilal wants a new central defender.

According to Fichajes, Al Hilal full back João Cancelo is prepared to wait in the hope of a return to Barcelona, despite approaches from Inter.

Tuttomercato reports that Joao Cancelo is getting closer to joining Inter, with important contacts between the parties taking place in these hours to try to facilitate the Portuguese player's return to Italy. The Saudi Pro League club has expressed willingness to contribute to part of the salary payment, but only on the condition of including a counterpart. This would specifically be the permanent transfer to Al Hilal of either Francesco Acerbi or Stefan De Vrij. Both players are out of contract with Inter and have given their availability for the transfer. Both are possibilities, although a final decision has not yet been made. Inter will have a new contact in the evening to try to finalize the agreement, as the contacts that will take place in the coming hours will serve for Inter and Al Hilal to find a definitive solution. A decision is expected soon, and Inter hopes to complete the deal by this weekend.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Joao Cancelo is in control of the situation regarding his potential return to Inter. Al Hilal has excluded Joao Cancelo from its lists for the Saudi Pro League and the Asian Champions League, and a transfer is anticipated during this transfer window.

Corriere dello Sport has reported that Joao Cancelo was proposed to Inter by his agent. The club has set a deadline of next week for a definitive answer from the Portuguese player. A potential deal with Al-Hilal would be a dry loan with almost no economic impact, because the Saudi club is willing to cover most of the player's salary.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Inter's sporting director Piero Ausilio has always been convinced about Joao Cancelo, and Inter is certain about its desire to complete the transfer. The success of the transfer now seems to depend exclusively on the decision of Joao Cancelo. Cancelo has not rejected Inter, but his priority seems to be to first understand what Barcelona will do.

Internazionale wants to add Joao Cancelo to the squad. Sport Italia reports that Inter would like to acquire Cancelo as an alternative for the injured Denzel Dumfries, but only if a large part of his salary can continue to be paid by Al Hilal. Al Hilal is involved in the discussions. Inter is considered the most realistic option for Cancelo at the moment. However, the transfer depends on Al Hilal's willingness to cover salary costs and on whether De Vrij or Acerbi are willing to leave Milan.

João Cancelo wants to leave Al Hilal and is getting closer to a return to Inter Milan. The Portuguese right-back has agreed in principle to rejoin the Italian side, which is now ready to proceed with this deal in the current winter transfer window. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Saudi club could agree to contribute to the salary to facilitate the loan.

João Cancelo is expected to leave Al Hilal in January following a conflict with Simone Inzaghi, who removed him from the domestic league squad. Cancelo wants to return to Europe to improve his form before the World Cup. Inter is the most definite option and has entered direct negotiations with Al Hilal and agent Jorge Mendes for a loan until the end of the season. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the proposal's details are for a six-month loan, with Inter covering three million euros net of Cancelo's salary while Al Hilal would pay 4.5 million euros. There are no negotiations for a permanent transfer as Cancelo's net annual salary of 15 million euros is too high for Inter. The player is not interested in giving up his high earnings from his contract in Saudi Arabia, which lasts until summer 2027.

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Al-Hilal has accepted Inter's conditions regarding Joao Cancelo and could pay a portion of the player's salary. The final decision is now up to Joao Cancelo.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Internazionale have been in contact with Joao Cancelo's camp in the last 24 hours. Inter want Joao Cancelo, and he is certain to leave Al Hilal this month.

CalcioMercato reports that Joao Cancelo is out of the squad at Al-Hilal and is seeking to leave Saudi Arabia during the January transfer window. The report adds that Inter is among the interested clubs and wants to finalize the deal quickly.

Tuttomercato reports that Joao Cancelo can be signed without a payment to his club, Al-Hilal. The obstacle is his salary of 15.2 million euros. To bring him to Milan, it would be sufficient to cover the second part of his salary, amounting to 7.6 million euros. Inter are reportedly seeking different solutions with Cancelo's representatives, who want him to return to Europe immediately. The club has proposed paying an amount close to 4 million euros, leaving Al-Hilal to cover the rest. Alternatively, Inter are considering purchasing the player, who has a contract expiring in 2027, and spreading the remaining salary until June 2028. Cancelo could be acquired for a few million euros and would sign a contract until June 2026, which covers the end of the season plus two more years.

According to Romano, Inter are looking for a right back in the January window and Denzel Dumfries is injured. João Cancelo is considering returning to Inter. The relationship between Cancelo and the technical staff at Al-Hilal is not excellent, and Al-Hilal also want the player to leave.

Joao Cancelo wants to leave the Saudi club Al Hilal immediately, including on loan, because of a dispute with coach Simone Inzaghi. Fabrizio Romano reports that Inter, Barcelona, and Juventus have contacted Cancelo's agent, and that Inter is in the best position in the negotiations. Cancelo earns 15 million euros net per season at Al Hilal, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. For a potential six-month loan, this amount would be halved, though it is still too high for Inter. Consequently, Inter is asking Al Hilal to cover a portion of Cancelo's salary if he were to join in January for a period lasting until the summer.

According to several Italian media outlets, including Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter are very interested in João Cancelo returning. João Cancelo played for Inter during the 2017/2018 season. A problem for both Inter and FC Barcelona is the player's high salary, which is estimated at 15 million euros per season. If João Cancelo wants to return to Europe, he will have to accept significant concessions.

According to Fabrizio Romano, João Cancelo may return to European football, with Inter Milan, Juventus Turin, and FC Barcelona examining the situation. Romano reports that Inter's pursuit is the most advanced, as the club is already in talks with both Cancelo's management and Al Hilal. The deal being discussed for the 31-year-old defender is a loan with a subsequent option to buy.