Inter: Vanheusden out, Vecino nearly, Sanchez stuck

Inter have officially loaned Zinho Vanheusden to AZ Alkmaar, while Matias Vecino edges closer to Lazio, but Alexis Sanchez remains a problem.

The Nerazzurri are trying to whittle down their squad from players who are not in coach Simone Inzaghi’s plans for this season.

Defender Vanheusden just completed a loan spell at Genoa and is now back out on another one-season experience in the Netherlands with AZ Alkmaar, although they also have an option to buy.

The Belgian defender turns 23 later this week and has been in the Inter youth academy since 2015, but his career stalled due to repeated injuries.

Meanwhile, La Repubblica report that Lazio are very close to signing midfielder Vecino for a minimal fee, reuniting with Maurizio Sarri after their time together at Empoli.

Alexis Sanchez is still holding out for €4m to terminate his contract by mutual consent a year early, causing problems and blocking any potential incoming strikers to San Siro.