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Barcelona waiting on definitive approval from Flick before moving for priority target
TL;DR
Barcelona is awaiting final approval from Hansi Flick before pursuing Alessandro Bastoni as their priority centre-back target. The Inter Milan player is eager for the move but is growing impatient with the delay.
Key points
- Barcelona is targeting Alessandro Bastoni as a centre-back
- Bastoni has a preliminary five-year contract agreement
- Barcelona is waiting for Hansi Flick's approval
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Barcelona waiting on definitive approval from Flick before moving for priority target
FC Barcelona are in the market for a new centre-back and have identified Alessandro Bastoni as their priority for the position.
The 27-year-old Inter Milan star, for his part, is keen on making the switch. In fact, reports claim that there is already a preliminary agreement over a five-year contract and that the player is now getting tired of waiting for Barcelona to submit an offer to his club.
Hansi Flick yet to fully approve move
Providing an update on the situation, Matteo Moretto reports that Barcelona are still waiting for a definitive approval from manager Hansi Flick before moving forward with the operation.
For sporting director Deco, Bastoni would be the absolute priority target to bolster the defence before the start of the next season.
Barcelona’s priority target. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
Q&A
What is the status of Barcelona's pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni?
Barcelona is currently waiting for Hansi Flick's final approval before making a move for Alessandro Bastoni.
Why is Alessandro Bastoni getting tired of waiting for Barcelona?
Alessandro Bastoni is growing impatient as he has already agreed to a five-year contract but is still waiting for Barcelona to submit an official offer to Inter Milan.
What position is Barcelona looking to fill with Alessandro Bastoni?
Barcelona is seeking a new centre-back and has identified Alessandro Bastoni as their top target for this position.