Chelsea to miss out on Portuguese defender Cancelo
Chelsea and Tottenham look set to miss out on the signing of Valencia defender Joao Cancelo, who appears to be closing in on a move to Inter Milan.
Italian outlet Gazzetta report that the player is ‘one step away’ from becoming an Inter player.
The defender is set to join the Serie A side on loan with Geoffrey Kondogbia heading in the other direction as part of the deal.
Cancelo has impressed at Valencia, which has led to rumours about his future, with moves to Barcelona and Chelsea both being suggested throughout the summer.
Chelsea appeared to be a realistic option for the Portuguese defender, with the Premier League champions desperate to strengthen defensively, specifically in the wing-back areas.
Antonio Conte’s side have been exploring their options after their public pursuit of Alex Sandro and could now look to Southampton duo Ryan Bertrand and Cedric Soares if reports are to be believed.