Ansaldi close to Torino

Inter full-back Cristian Ansaldi is close to joining Torino, as a replacement for Chelsea-bound Davide Zappacosta.

It emerged earlier today that Zappacosta is likely to move to the English Premier League, and Ansaldi was immediately touted as a potential replacement.

However, a deal for the Nerazzurri defender was thought to be difficult as he is only willing to leave on a permanent basis.

Now though Sky Italia is reporting that a deal has been reached, with Ansaldi just a step away from making the move to the Granata.

Inter full-back Cristian Ansaldi is close to joining Torino, as a replacement for Chelsea-bound Davide Zappacosta.

It emerged earlier today that Zappacosta is likely to move to the English Premier League, and Ansaldi was immediately touted as a potential replacement.

However, a deal for the Nerazzurri defender was thought to be difficult as he is only willing to leave on a permanent basis.

Now though Sky Italia is reporting that a deal has been reached, with Ansaldi just a step away from making the move to the Granata.

It’s not yet clear if this will be a permanent deal or a loan with option or obligation to buy, but it seems the Argentina will be the man to replace Zappacosta.