The center-back is one of the positions that FC Barcelona are looking to strengthen with the highest priority in the upcoming summer transfer window.
After having been linked with several names in the last few months, [it seems increasingly likely that the Italian defender, Alessandro Bastoni, is going to be the candidate to reinforce the Blaugrana backline this summer](https://semprebarca.com/barcelona-confident-bastoni-pursuit-is-under-control-as-player-aligns-with-camp-nou-move/).
Positive news regarding this operation have been circulating in the media recently, and in this regard, there has been another significant development.
As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport (via [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20260402/1004163675/luz-verde-inter-negociar-bastoni.html)), Inter Milan have given the green light for negotiations to begin. The club’s CEO Giuseppe Marotta and sporting director Piero Ausilio have both approved allowing Barcelona to open talks with the player’s camp.
This approval does not mean a deal is close, but it does mark an important first step, as Barcelona can now formally explore the conditions of a potential transfer and assess Bastoni’s willingness to make the move.
Inter, however, remain firm on their valuation. The Serie A side has set an asking price between €70-€80 million, a figure that is currently beyond Barcelona’s financial reach. Despite this, there is some optimism that the final fee could be negotiated down.
Reports from Italy indicate that discussions could realistically begin in the region of €40 million to €45 million plus add-ons. This opens a potential pathway for Barcelona to structure a deal that aligns better with their financial limitations.
Another key angle in this operation is Barcelona’s economic situation. Any move for Bastoni will depend heavily on the club’s financial flexibility, potential player sales, and the priorities defined by the sporting department during the window.
Bastoni remains a cornerstone of Inter’s defence and one of the most sought-after centre-backs in Europe, so prising him away will not be straightforward. However, with negotiations now authorised and initial contact expected, Barcelona have taken an important step forward in their pursuit, and the coming weeks will be decisive in determining whether the deal can be completed.