"Inter Milan, if they do part ways with Bastoni, want to make a record sale for a defender and are hoping to exact a massive fee from the transfer. If they do sell him, they do not expect the €120 million that they earned from Romelu Lukaku's transfer to Chelsea, but still have a desire to make a very expensive sale."
"The centre-back has been on the Catalans' radar for a while now, especially given that he is experienced and is left-footed - something that would instantly solve many of the team's defensive instabilities. Hansi Flick and Co. have been on the lookout for a top-quality central defender to bolster the back-line in the summer."
"What the update means, needless to say, is that the €50 million tag described in recent hours is off the mark by quite some distance and that Inter Milan will not make it easy for Barcelona to sign the player in June."
Alessandro Bastoni is prioritizing a move to Barcelona from Inter Milan as a left-footed centre-back who could address the Catalans' defensive issues. Inter Milan initially demanded €80 million but recent reports suggested they would accept €50 million plus variables. However, Inter Milan now seeks a record transfer fee for a defender, refusing to settle for the previously reported amount. The club views Bastoni as a top player and aims for a substantial sale, though not matching Romelu Lukaku's €120 million transfer to Chelsea. Barcelona, managed by Hansi Flick, needs defensive reinforcement following Inigo Martinez's departure but must generate significant funds through player sales to afford Bastoni's acquisition.
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