Overview
- Inter chiefs Piero Ausilio and Beppe Marotta said Monday they had received no offers for Alessandro Bastoni and that they plan to keep him.
- Barcelona have not sent a formal bid, and a wide gap remains between Inter’s reported €60–70m price and Barça’s lower budget, with the defender tied to 2028.
- Bastoni wants clarity and a central role if he moves, and new reporting says he accepted a five‑year proposal in principle but is growing impatient without an official offer.
- Barcelona are weighing cheaper routes, including player‑plus‑cash ideas and alternatives such as Roma centre‑back Evan Ndicka, as spending may be needed for a new striker.
- Fabrizio Romano reports Inter’s stance could ease later, yet for now the saga hinges on Barcelona testing Inter with a bid or the player formally asking to leave.