"Bastoni is under contract with Inter until 2028, and unlike in previous years, the Italian club are in a strong financial position. This means they are under no pressure to sell one of their most important players."
"Without that push, Barcelona's hands are effectively tied. The club simply cannot justify entering a bidding war for a player whose current team have no intention of negotiating easily."
"Bastoni has been increasingly active on social media. The Italian centre-back has repeatedly liked posts from Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi, including the youngster's latest post following the win over Rayo Vallecano."
"The growing digital connection between the two has therefore been interpreted by some as more than just casual interaction. As such, it could also point towards a player who is at least open to the idea of a move."
Barcelona is pursuing Alessandro Bastoni, a defender from Inter Milan, but the transfer is challenging. Bastoni's contract runs until 2028, and Inter is financially stable, reducing their need to sell. Barcelona would need significant financial resources or a strong push from Bastoni to facilitate the transfer. Recent social media interactions between Bastoni and Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi suggest a growing connection, which may indicate Bastoni's openness to a move, although negotiations remain difficult.
Read at Barca Universal
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