1 Belgium international Axel Witsel

Inter Milan have agreed personal terms with Everton and Stoke City target Axel Witsel.

The midfielder is set to leave Zenit St Petersburg this summer after informing the Russian club he wants a new challenge.

Everton and Stoke are in discussions with the Belgian and both are hopeful of completing a move this summer.

However Inter Milan, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, have gatecrashed the Premier League pair by agreeing personal terms with Witsel.

The 27-year-old has provisionally given the green light on a five-year deal worth £12.5million while Inter haggle over a transfer fee with Zenit.

But that is proving to be a major stumbling block as Inter are refusing to meet Witsel’s £18m asking price.

Inter’s hesitation gives hope to Everton and Stoke, but they must act fast to salvage any deal.