However it is a near certainty that the 24 year old will sign. He is set to have a medical at the San Siro in the next few days. CSKA were thought to have been eager to offload Carvalho this January to avoid letting the midfielder go for free when his contract runs out at the end of this season.
The two sides met recently in the Champions League and it is thought that it was here where Inter were fully convinced of the Brazilian's ability. He is expected to sign a four year deal at the Serie A side.