Barcelona have not given up on the idea of signing Alessandro Bastoni and are working to convince the Inter defender to move to the Camp Nou. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Catalan leaders have continued contacts with the 27-year-old's representatives, aiming to take concrete steps to complete the deal.
Bastoni is said to have previously agreed personal terms with Barcelona, with a contract that would keep him in Spain until 2031. However, the Italian is first seeking assurances from coach Hansi Flick about his role in the team before making a decision on his future and reopening transfer negotiations.
On the other hand, Inter have no intention of giving up one of their key defenders easily. The Bianconeri value Bastoni at around 70 million euros and have offered him a new contract to keep him in Milan. The player rejected the first offer, raising questions about his future at the Italian champions.
Barcelona are closely monitoring the situation, as they see Bastoni as an important reinforcement for the defensive department and an element that can give more quality to the construction of the game from the back. It now remains to be seen whether the Catalans will present an official offer and whether the guarantees required from the defender will bring him closer to a new adventure in La Liga.
