Bastoni reluctant to push for Inter exit in huge Barcelona transfer blow

The 27-year-old is considered one of the best defenders in the league, and Inter have made it clear that he’s not for sale at any price this summer.

Sporting director and club president Giuseppe Marotta have also clarified that they have not received any offers for Bastoni despite Barcelona’s interest.

Bastoni’s contract with Inter runs until the summer of 2028, and Inter are already working on a new deal for the highly sought-after Italy international.

While they are determined to retain his services, there’s a general feeling that a fee of around €60 million may be enough to force Inter’s hand.

However, Barcelona will struggle to match that figure given their well-documented financial situation, so they’re relying on Bastoni to bring that fee down.

If the Italian hands in a transfer request, Inter may be forced to lower their demands. That hasn’t happened yet, but Barcelona aren’t backing away just yet.

They’re expected to make a final push to test Inter’s resolve, possibly exploring creative solutions such as including a player in the deal to reduce the financial burden.