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Barcelona Step Up Bastoni Pursuit as Inter Tells Suitors to 'Call Us'

Reports describe progress on personal terms, with no formal talks between the clubs.

Overview

  • Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio, speaking Monday, said Alessandro Bastoni is under contract and told interested clubs to contact Inter directly rather than talk through the media.
  • Reports say Barcelona have discussed a five‑year deal to 2031 with Bastoni’s camp and the defender is willing to adjust his wages, though any move still awaits Hansi Flick’s approval.
  • No club‑to‑club agreement exists, and Inter’s price is reported at about €70–80 million, so Barcelona are exploring player‑plus‑cash proposals after an earlier approach was turned down.
  • Coverage in Spain and Italy says Inter could consider Héctor Fort in a package, but the 19‑year‑old has been medically cleared after shoulder surgery and wants to stay at Barcelona.
  • Multiple outlets report Bastoni would either remain at Inter or join Barcelona, and Liverpool have been told he is not an option for them this summer.