Overview
- Barcelona are preparing formal negotiations for Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni after identifying him as a priority target.
- Inter leaders said Monday they have received no offers and want to keep him, with CEO Giuseppe Marotta calling Barcelona’s interest superficial.
- Bastoni is tied to Inter until 2028, which boosts the club’s leverage and underpins a price of at least €60–65 million reported by several outlets.
- Barcelona view that fee as too high and are exploring player-plus-cash proposals to lower the cost, with swap ideas discussed internally.
- Coverage differs on Bastoni’s stance, and Barcelona are assessing AS Roma’s Evan Ndicka, valued near €35–40 million, as a cheaper fallback.