Overview
- Inter have told Barcelona that Alessandro Bastoni is not for sale, with reports saying even a €50 million offer would not start talks and only an extraordinary bid would be considered.
- The Italy defender is not considering leaving and is focusing on Inter’s push for the Serie A title, according to Corriere dello Sport reports echoed on Friday.
- Barcelona have held talks with the player’s camp and consider him a top target, yet there has been no green light from Bastoni and no request to Inter to leave.
- Reporting says Barcelona are ready to match his roughly €7 million annual salary, though they may explore other options if he stays put, with names like Luka Vusković and Micky van de Ven mentioned in speculation.
- Home support has factored into his stance after criticism for an Italy red card and a high-profile incident against Juventus, with a San Siro ovation reinforcing his sense of belonging at Inter.