Overview
- Barcelona slowed their move on Monday, with multiple reports saying Hansi Flick is not convinced Alessandro Bastoni fits his system and has asked Deco to line up alternatives.
- Inter have not received a formal offer and talks are on hold, with Italian reports pointing to a price near €60 million and Barcelona reluctant to go that high.
- Bastoni shines in a three‑centre‑back setup at Inter, while Barcelona play a high defensive line that prizes recovery speed, which reports say fuels Flick’s concern about the fit.
- Barcelona have shifted near‑term resources to replace departed striker Robert Lewandowski, which reduces urgency and budget for a big defensive buy.
- Fan pressure is growing for Bastoni to stay at Inter, with the defender thumping his chest to supporters during Sunday’s title celebrations as chants urged him not to leave.