{"id":50733,"date":"2026-07-27T13:35:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T17:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/inter-milan-manager-fabrizio-romano-confirms-negotiations-are-ongoing-closing-in-on-arsenal-and-chelseas-goals\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T13:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T17:35:41","slug":"inter-milan-manager-fabrizio-romano-confirms-negotiations-are-ongoing-closing-in-on-arsenal-and-chelseas-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/inter-milan-manager-fabrizio-romano-confirms-negotiations-are-ongoing-closing-in-on-arsenal-and-chelseas-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Inter Milan manager Fabrizio Romano confirms &#8220;negotiations are ongoing&#8221;, closing in on Arsenal and Chelsea&#8217;s goals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/inter-milan-manager-fabrizio-romano-confirms-negotiations-are-ongoing-closing-in-on-arsenal-and-chelseas-goals\/#Fabrizio_Romano_updates_on_John_Stones\" >Fabrizio Romano updates on John Stones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/inter-milan-manager-fabrizio-romano-confirms-negotiations-are-ongoing-closing-in-on-arsenal-and-chelseas-goals\/#The_final_decision_will_be_left_to_John_Stones_who_has_also_received_offers_from_English_clubs\" >The final decision will be left to John Stones, who has also received offers from English clubs.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/inter-milan-manager-fabrizio-romano-confirms-negotiations-are-ongoing-closing-in-on-arsenal-and-chelseas-goals\/#John_Stones_would_be_a_great_free_signing\" >John Stones would be a great free signing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Inter Milan are set to discuss signing free agent John Stones to a two-year contract, with transfer insider Fabrizio Romano saying negotiations are continuing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 32-year-old England international is available on a free transfer after his contract with Manchester City expires, bringing an end to an illustrious 10-year spell at the Etihad Stadium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fabrizio_Romano_updates_on_John_Stones\"><\/span>Fabrizio Romano updates on John Stones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fabrizio Romano appeared on X to provide an update on the high-profile transfer saga surrounding the multiple Premier League winner.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Please understand that Inter will discuss a two-year contract with John Stones as a free agent and negotiations are ongoing. Juventus also approached his camp at the weekend.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The decision is up to the English centre-back, who also has offers in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>The Nerazzurri have been in direct contact with Stones&#8217; agent over the past few days in a bid to arrange conditions for a move to Serie A.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_final_decision_will_be_left_to_John_Stones_who_has_also_received_offers_from_English_clubs\"><\/span>The final decision will be left to John Stones, who has also received offers from English clubs.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The final decision rests entirely with the veteran defender, who is considering a wealth of options across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Serie A giants Inter and Juventus, who made contact over the weekend, Premier League contenders Chelsea and Arsenal have also made approaches to keep him in England.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is also said to be a big fan of Stones and believes him to be the ideal leader to have in his team.<\/p>\n<p>Stones remains a favorite to remain in England, but is understood to be intrigued by the prospect of taking on a new tactical challenge in Italian football.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"John_Stones_would_be_a_great_free_signing\"><\/span>John Stones would be a great free signing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Acquiring a player of Stones&#8217; caliber on a free transfer is a huge opportunity for Europe&#8217;s elite clubs.<\/p>\n<p>Boasting six Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League trophy and extensive international experience with England, the Englishman has world-class composure, defensive intelligence and elite ball-playing ability.<\/p>\n<p>For Inter Milan, adding his versatility to their defensive rotation without paying a transfer fee would be a masterstroke in summer business.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inter Milan are set to discuss signing free agent John Stones to a two-year contract, with transfer insider Fabrizio Romano saying negotiations are continuing. 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