Overview
- Inter and Barcelona have not spoken club to club, as intermediaries gauge terms and report a personal agreement in principle with Bastoni worth about €7 million a year.
- Inter are setting the terms with a price reported between €60 million and €80 million, and Gianluca Di Marzio says they want about €70 million paid in cash.
- Barcelona are exploring a part‑exchange to cut the fee, with multiple reports saying La Masia full‑back Héctor Fort has been proposed as a makeweight.
- Barcelona moved to speed up the chase after their Champions League exit, targeting a deal before the World Cup and framing Bastoni as the fix for a leaky back line.
- Bastoni’s form and reputation are under scrutiny after recent red cards, as Marcel Desailly praised his consistency but questioned his top‑level leadership, which colors debate over his price and fit.