La Liga giants Barcelona have reportedly intensified their pursuit of Inter Milan center-back Alessandro Bastoni.
According to the Italian media via FCInterNews, Los Blaugranas have made fresh contacts with the Nerazzurri over the Italian star’s transfer.
Barcelona appear to be hellbent on signing Alessandro Bastoni this summer.
Indeed, Hansi Flick has identified the 26-year-old as a prefect addition to his fragile backline.
Furthermore, Bastoni’s recent woes in Serie A have bolstered Barca’s hopes of completing his signing.
However, Inter have slapped a staggering €70 million price tag on their prize asset.
Given Barcelona’s financial difficulties, they are unlikely to be able to match the Nerazzurri’s asking price.
Barcelona to Offer Hector Fort as Counterpart in Deal to Sign Inter Milan Star Alessandro Bastoni
Bastoni could favor a move to La Liga after falling out of favor with Serie A fans.
Still, Barcelona must find a way to bypass Inter’s lofty request.
Therefore, they’re reportedly looking to include Hector Fort as a counterpart to soften Inter’s stance.
Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri could be open to accepting the 19-year-old’s inclusion as they look to replace Denzel Dumfries.
Indeed, the Spanish teenager has impressed during his season-long loan at Elche this term, catching Beppe Marotta’s attention.
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