Barcelona expecting tough negotiations with Serie A giants for top defensive target
Barcelona expecting tough negotiations with Serie A giants for top defensive target Barcelona’s plans to strengthen their defence are pretty much known, but their pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni is proving to be anything but straightforward. The Italian international remains one of the club’s priority targets, but the path to securing his signature is expected to be complicated. According to journalist Achraf Ben Ayad , negotiations with Inter Milan will be far from easy.
This is because the Serie A side are in no rush to part ways with one of their most valuable assets, and their position could become the biggest obstacle in the deal. Banking on Bastoni’s approval That said, Barcelona are not without hope, as the player’s own position could prove decisive. Bastoni is understood to be open to a new challenge, and the idea of joining Barcelona has gained serious traction in recent weeks .
The Catalan club has already taken initial steps by opening formal communication with the player’s representatives . These discussions have focused on contractual aspects and the broader sporting project, signalling clear intent from Barcelona’s side. Negotiations with Inter will not be easy.
(Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) However, there has been no direct negotiation with Inter at this stage, mainly because the Italian club hold a strong contractual position, with Bastoni tied down until 2028. Barcelona are keen From a sporting perspective, Barcelona view Bastoni as an ideal addition to their defensive structure. Encouragingly for Barça , the player himself appears to be leaning towards the move.
In fact, Bastoni is believed to be prioritising a switch to Camp Nou and is not actively entertaining approaches from other interested clubs. This gives Barcelona a crucial advantage, even if it does not guarantee success. Financially, the club has already mapped out the operation, believing that a deal could be completed in the region of €55m to €60m.