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Barcelona top target will cost €60-65 million, player ready to join – report
TL;DR
Barcelona aims to sign Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni for €60-65 million, with the player reportedly ready to join. The club is also considering alternatives due to potential costs.
Key points
- Barcelona targets Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan
- Transfer fee estimated at €60-65 million
- Bastoni is a priority for Barcelona's defense
- Club monitoring alternatives like Cristian Romero
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Barcelona top target will cost €60-65 million, player ready to join – report
FC Barcelona have set their sights firmly on a move for Inter Milan and Italy centre-back Alessandro Bastoni for the summer.
The 27-year-old defender is seen as the priority target by the Catalans, as they search the market for a left-footed centre-back.
However, there have been some concerns that a move for the Inter Milan ace could prove to be a costly affair, leading to the club keeping an eye on alternatives like Cristian Romero.
Bastoni deal to cost €60-65 million
Providing an update on the situation, journalist Matteo Moretto (h/t Actualite Barça) reports that a deal for Bastoni could cost a total of around €60-65 million.
The Italian international is very much open to the idea of joining Barcelona and would consider leaving Inter Milan only to join the Blaugrana. In fact, he is already believed to have said yes to the La Liga leaders.
Q&A
What is the transfer fee for Alessandro Bastoni to Barcelona?
The transfer fee for Alessandro Bastoni is expected to be between €60-65 million.
Why is Barcelona interested in Alessandro Bastoni?
Barcelona is interested in Alessandro Bastoni as a priority target to strengthen their defense with a left-footed centre-back.
Who are Barcelona's alternative targets if they can't sign Bastoni?
If Barcelona cannot sign Alessandro Bastoni, they are considering Cristian Romero as an alternative.
