John Stones is poised to complete a medical with Inter ahead of a free transfer move, as reported by Sky in Italy. The England defender has given his verbal agreement to join the Italian side on a two-year contract, with his representatives finalizing the terms. A medical examination is scheduled for Thursday. Inter intensified their pursuit of Stones after Juventus initiated contact with his camp over the weekend, while Arsenal and Chelsea also expressed interest in the player.
Meanwhile, Inter remains keen on signing Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, who is the top defensive target for head coach Christian Chivu. However, the potential cost of acquiring Romero could be substantial. If Benjamin Pavard departs, there is a possibility that Inter could sign both Romero and Stones. Despite making five appearances for England in the World Cup, concerns may arise regarding Stones' fitness record.
The 32-year-old was restricted to just 439 Premier League minutes last season due to injuries in his thigh, calf, and muscles, and played only 547 minutes in the previous campaign. Throughout his 10 seasons at Manchester City, Stones never played more than 59% of Premier League minutes.