There are increasing reports Henrique Dalbert has agreed to join Fiorentina in exchange for Cristiano Biraghi to Inter.

The two clubs struck a deal a couple of weeks ago, but it all ground to a halt because Dalbert refused to make the move to Florence.

He had his heart set on a return to his former outfit Nice, but the Ligue 1 side failed to agree terms with Inter.

Dalbert was forced to reconsider and is still taking his time over it, which is why he is on the Inter bench for tonight’s Serie A game with Lecce.

Henrique Dalbert has reportedly accepted the Fiorentina move, allowing Cristiano Biraghi to replace him at Inter.

The two clubs have been in agreement for some time, but the exchange was held up by the Brazilian’s refusal to wear the Viola jersey.

He had been set on a return to Nice, but they failed to agree terms with Inter, so that transfer collapsed.

According to Tuttosport and Sportitalia, Dalbert appears to have changed his mind now and is ready to join Fiorentina.

Henrique Dalbert is still inclined to reject Fiorentina in exchange for Cristiano Biraghi, after Nice failed to agree terms with Inter.

The situation is dragging on and it all ultimately comes down to what Dalbert is prepared to do.

Sky Sport Italia report the Brazilian is still stalling and will meet with Viola director Daniele Pradè tomorrow.

However, FCInterNews.it go even further, claiming Dalbert has again turned down the move to Florence, which in turn puts a big spanner in the works for Biraghi to Inter.

Inter are back in advanced talks with Fiorentina to exchange Cristiano Biraghi with Henrique Dalbert, as Nice didn’t agree terms for the Brazilian.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the swap is back on, but all depends on Dalbert accepting a move to the Viola.

It had been the original idea agreed by the two clubs, while Italy international Biraghi is eager to join Antonio Conte’s squad.

This fell apart, as confirmed by Fiorentina director Daniele Pradè this week, because Dalbert “preferred a return to Nice.”

Former Inter full-back Yuto Nagatomo is reportedly a candidate to replace Cristiano Biraghi at Fiorentina.

Biraghi seems set to return to Inter before the month is out, and Tuttomercatoweb claims Fiorentina have already approached Galatasaray over a possible deal for Nagatomo.

The 32-year-old played 210 times for Inter between 2011 and 2018 and also had a six-month stint with Cesena.

He has gone on to win two Turkish titles with Gala, although injuries hampered his 2018-19 campaign.

Fiorentina director Daniele Pradè warns “Cristiano Biraghi wants Inter, but there are issues to be sorted out. Franck Ribery is considering his options.”

The Viola fought back from a goal down to beat Monza 3-1 in the Coppa Italia Third Round this evening, but Biraghi was on the bench amid reports of an imminent move to San Siro.

Fiorentina director Giancarlo Antognoni confirms they “could not help but evaluate” an Inter offer for Cristiano Biraghi.

The left-back is left out of the Viola starting XI against Monza in today’s Coppa Italia Third Round match.

“When a club like Inter make an offer for Biraghi, we could not help but evaluate it,” Antognoni told Rai Sport.

Inter are reportedly closing in on a deal to bring back Cristiano Biraghi as Dalbert looks set to re-join Nice.

According to Sportitalia’s Alfredo Pedulla, Inter have Biraghi ‘in hand’ and just need to shift Dalbert before they can formalise his return.

The Italy left-back began his career with the Nerazzurri and has established himself as a consistent performer over the last two seasons with Fiorentina.

Inter are expected to bring in Cristiano Biraghi on loan with option to buy, with Matteo Politano and Federico Dimarco joining Fiorentina.

According to Sportmediaset, the deal is practically done and just awaiting medicals.

Originally, the plan had been for Inter to hand over cash plus Dalbert, but the French full-back rejected the move and is now leaning towards a return to his old club Nice instead.

Biraghi is Antonio Conte’s first choice to reinforce the left side of defence, while he can also be pushed into a more advanced role.

Inter left-back Dalbert has two options on the table, as he could return to Nice or join Fiorentina in exchange for Cristiano Biraghi.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the Brazilian will not remain at San Siro for this season, having left Nice for €21m plus bonuses in 2017.

He made only 12 competitive appearances in a Nerazzurri jersey, contributing one goal and one assist.

There has been talk of a Fiorentina move, which would bring Italy international Biraghi to Inter in exchange.