Two Barcelona stars considered for player-plus-cash deal for Alessandro Bastoni – report
Two Barcelona stars considered for player-plus-cash deal for Alessandro Bastoni – report Alessandro Bastoni is FC Barcelona’s main target for next season. The club are clear that they need to reinforce a position left weakened after the departure of Inigo Martinez. In this regard, the preferred choice is the Inter Milan defender.
Talks are still at an early stage. There have only been contacts between both clubs, but no formal discussions have yet taken place. Bastoni is under contract until 2028, meaning a sizeable transfer fee would be required.
Despite not being at his best level at present, the defender remains one of the most highly valued players in European football. As such, Inter would begin negotiations based on his current valuation, which is around €70 million. Barcelona are not in a position to pay such an amount, meaning players would need to be included in the deal.
Gerard Martin discussed as possible makeweight Gerard Martin was discussed as a possible makeweight but ruled out by Barcelona. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images) While Bastoni’s willingness to join Barcelona is an important step, Inter’s desire to retain him is also a key factor. Barcelona may therefore consider including players in the operation.
One possible replacement for Inter could be Gerard Martin, reports SPORT , although Barcelona’s sporting department is reluctant to part with the former UE Cornella player. Gerard recently renewed his contract with a release clause of €100 million. The signing of Bastoni is intended to strengthen the position, not to carry out a direct exchange between players.