Alessandro Bastoni
Manchester City could look at Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni for the summer.
Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has addressed the situation.
“Bastoni? If anyone wants him, they should call us. He has a contract with Inter, and to this day there are no indications that his future lies away from Inter,” he said.
As well as Manchester City, Barcelona are pushing the most to secure the centre-back’s services.
The 27-year-old has established himself at the San Siro and could be on the move after this season.
His Serie A stats this season are as follows:
Appearances: 26
Starts: 26
Total minutes: 2,119
Interceptions per game: 0.8
Tackles per game: 1.9
Ball recovered per game: 3.7
Clearances per game: 3.0
Duels won per game: 4.8
Update on Manchester City interest
Tuesday’s edition of Mundo Deportivo has a detailed report on Barcelona’s firm desire to sign Alessandro Bastoni, with Pep Guardiola’s side also mentioned.
The defender is keen on making a switch to the Camp Nou if he leaves the Serie A side.
Mundo relay Piero Ausilio’s comments and insist it’s an Inter Milan tactic to demand €70-80m. The same figures are also quoted in the Italian media.
Meanwhile, Hansi Flick’s side set a threshold of €60m and won’t rule out including their own player[s] as part of the deal.
While the player favours a move, the La Liga side will have to find an agreement with the Nerazzurri. That could be challenging due to the difference in valuations.
In addition to this, Barca also have to be wary of other suitors like Manchester City.
Mundo report the Premier League side wanted him last summer and could make another attempt in the next window. Liverpool could look at the Italian to improve their defence.
Manchester City can overcome Barcelona by offering €70m to Inter Milan, which is €10m more than their threshold.
The Citizens and the Reds can offer him a higher salary than what Barca would propose.
However, his priority is to join the Catalan club and will put pressure on Inter Milan, if the Camp Nou side were to make a concrete approach. Bastoni is willing to take a pay cut to join Flick’s side.
If Barca miss out on him, they could consider Manchester City defender Nathan Aké. Last month, Sport Witness relayed news of the Dutchman as an option for the Spanish club.
Contract, value and agent info
Transfermarkt value Alessandro Bastoni, who has a contract until 2028, at €70m.
Agency TMP Soccer SRL, owned by four Italian agents, are taking care of his interests and future.