However, the problem is that Barcelona are currently focused on competing in La Liga and the Champions League, and so prefer to keep talk of transfers to a minimum, contrary to the wishes of Bastoni, who is keen to move quickly to seal the deal.
Nevertheless, sporting director Deco continues to work quietly to assemble a strong squad for next season, with priorities including signing a centre-forward and a centre-back, and Bastoni is at the top of that list.
Barcelona estimates that the player’s transfer fee could range from €55 million to €60 million.