Cruzeiro sporting director Alexandre Mattos has confirmed talks with Inter Milan over the sale of Nilton.
The midfielder is a top target for Inter.
"Nilton to Inter? We are in meetings at the moment," he told CalcioMercato.
"But we are talking about it. We'll just have to wait and see what happens.
"I can't say any more at this time."
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