Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Friday that Alessandro Bastoni would be willing to listen to an approach from Barcelona but wants to speak with coach Hansi Flick to confirm he would be a priority.
- Journalists say Barcelona’s sporting director Deco negotiated terms with Bastoni last season but the move stalled because Flick did not back the signing.
- Inter Milan currently regard Bastoni as settled, he is a club captain under contract until 2028 and earns one of the squad’s top salaries, which lowers the chance of an immediate sale.
- Sources including Radio MARCA’s Matteo Moretto say Inter might consider only a very large bid in the summer transfer window rather than a January sale, with press valuations around €65m.
- If Barcelona pursue Bastoni successfully they will need both a clear commitment from Flick and the financial power to meet Inter’s asking price, a dynamic that highlights a recurring split between the club’s sporting department and the manager.