Overview
- Italian reports say Alessandro Bastoni chose to stay at Inter after their Serie A title, so Barcelona cooled its pursuit.
- The club is now targeting Tottenham’s Cristian Romero as its primary center back option, according to multiple outlets.
- Reporters describe Romero as a market opportunity because of strains with Tottenham leadership and talk of a move before the 2026 World Cup.
- Real Madrid and Manchester United have also been reported to have checked on Romero, which could shape the market for any deal.
- Barcelona sees Romero as a starter who could pair with Gerard Martín in Hansi Flick’s project though no bid or agreement has been announced.