Inter Close to Loan Deal for João Cancelo as Al‑Hilal Agree Wage Share

Overview

• Multiple reports say Inter and Al‑Hilal have an agreement in principle for a six‑month loan with Inter covering around €3 million of Cancelo’s pay and the Saudi club funding the rest.
• The clubs are discussing a potential purchase option in Inter’s favor to be decided as part of the loan framework.
• Inter are awaiting Cancelo’s green light, with the player long open to Barcelona yet facing a cooler stance there and no formal offer.
• Barcelona have shifted focus to a centre‑back and consider Cancelo’s salary prohibitive even with Al‑Hilal support, while Juventus and Premier League sides continue to monitor.
• Talks have broadened to include Al‑Hilal interest in Inter defenders Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij, which could shape further negotiations.