"Deco's preference: Alessandro Bastoni However, according to an exclusive report from The Touchline, the most preferred target for Deco, to strengthen the centre-back position next summer, happens to be Inter Milan mainstay Alessandro Bastoni. The Italian international is a player who fits the profile that Barça are looking for perfectly. A left-footed central defender with brilliant ball-playing abilities, good ground speed and physicality, he ticks all boxes for the La Liga champions."
"Moreover, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick also approves the pursuit of the 26-year-old defender. The issue with Bastoni, however, is likely to be financial, as he is tied down to a contract until 2028 and will command a significant transfer fee. Previous reports have suggested that it might take a sum of around €80 million to sign Bastoni, although Inter Milan are trying to extend his contract, which would make a transfer difficult."
Barcelona intend to sign a new centre-back in the summer transfer window and prioritize a left-footed centre-half after Inigo Martinez's departure. The sporting department, led by director Deco, has eyed targets including Nico Schlotterbeck and Josko Gvardiol, with Deco preferring Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni. Bastoni is a left-footed Italian international known for ball-playing ability, ground speed and physicality. Manager Hansi Flick approves pursuing him. Bastoni is under contract until 2028 and would command a substantial fee, reportedly around €80 million, while Inter seek to extend him. Budget constraints from a probable striker signing could complicate the move.
Read at Barca Universal
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