Bastoni on Barça radar
Transfer chatter says Barcelona are targeting Inter centre‑back Alessandro Bastoni — sources peg a €50m tag (unconfirmed) and report the player is aware and reportedly receptive. The story surfaced in social transfer threads and is being treated as an active target rather than idle speculation. (x.com) (x.com)
Barcelona’s incoming recruitment boss, Deco, has been tasked with focusing summer signings on left‑footed, ball‑playing centre‑backs — a profile the club has explicitly prioritised in internal briefings. (sports.yahoo.com) Inter’s official statement confirms Bastoni’s current contract runs until June 2028 after an extension announced on July 5, 2023. (inter.it) Transfermarkt lists Bastoni’s market value at about €80 million and records his date of birth as April 13, 1999, making him 26 years old this season. (transfermarkt.com) Italian and English outlets report that clubs beyond Spain — including interest from Manchester United and Premier League scouts — have been monitoring Bastoni’s situation this winter and spring. (sempreinter.com) Analysts writing for Goal and other outlets have argued Inter’s negotiating position is affected by Bastoni’s form and length of contract, suggesting any sale calculus would factor in replacement costs and squad planning. (goal.com) Italian reporting says Bastoni has discussed the idea of a move privately after receiving hostile treatment from some away supporters following an on‑field incident against Juventus, according to local sources. (football-italia.net)
