"Within the club, the 26-year-old Italian international is viewed as the ideal fit for the Blaugrana's tactical blueprint under Hansi Flick. The Catalan giants value his speed, ability to play the ball out from the back, his international experience and his left-footed profile."
"Inter Milan would be willing to listen to offers for Bastoni starting this summer, as he is not considered one of the untouchable players for the club's next sporting project. As things stand, the only players deemed non-transferable by the Italian giants are Francesco Pio Esposito and Lautaro Martinez."
"Barcelona have been aware for several weeks that the operation could eventually be successful, as long as the final price fits within their financial limits. The Blaugrana were already impressed with his performances during the Champions League semifinals last season and have no doubts that he would be a player capable of delivering immediate impact."
FC Barcelona has identified Alessandro Bastoni as their top target for a left-footed centre-back in the upcoming transfer window. The 26-year-old Italian international fits Barcelona's tactical requirements under Hansi Flick, offering speed, ball-playing ability, international experience, and left-footed profile. Previously considered difficult to acquire, Inter Milan has shifted position and would consider selling Bastoni this summer, as he is not among their untouchable players. Only Francesco Pio Esposito and Lautaro Martinez are deemed non-transferable. Barcelona has been monitoring the situation for weeks and held preliminary discussions through sporting director Deco with Bastoni's agent, receiving positive feedback about the player's openness to a move. Inter Milan is demanding over €70 million for the defender.
Read at Barca Universal
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