Inter: Barcelona ‘know the telephone numbers’ if they want Bastoni

Inter: Barcelona ‘know the telephone numbers’ if they want Bastoni

Inter director Piero Ausilio confirms Barcelona haven’t yet opened talks for Alessandro Bastoni, but ‘if there’s an interest, they know the telephone numbers…’

La Liga giants Barcelona have set their sights on Inter and Italy star defender Bastoni.

Multiple sources have reported that negotiations between the player’s agent and the Catalans have already begun, but club-to-club talks have not yet taken place.

“Bastoni has a contract with Inter and, as of today, I don’t think any circumstances would suggest Bastoni moving away from Inter,” Ausilio told reporters from Coverciano on Monday, via TMW.

Monday’s report from Mundo Deportivo suggested that Bastoni would either move to Barcelona or stay at Inter in the summer, despite interest from other big clubs in Europe, including Liverpool.

According to Spanish sources, Bastoni is Barcelona’s top target for their defence in 2026-27.

CAGLIARI, ITALY – AUGUST 28: Piero Ausilio sporting director of Inter looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari Calcio and FC Internazionale at Sardegna Arena on August 28, 2023 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)

“I don’t know what they say. I know we are happy with Bastoni and what he has given to Inter. I’m sure he has much more to give to Inter,” Ausilio said.

“Then, if there’s an interest in Bastoni, they know the telephone numbers [to call]; they should do that instead of talking.”

Inter are close to winning the Scudetto, having a 12-point lead over second-placed Napoli with just five games remaining. The Nerazzurri are already looking for some potential reinforcements for next season, including Atalanta-owned wing-back Marco Palestra.

ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – MARCH 31: Tarik Muharemovic of Bosnia & Herzegovina competes for the ball with Marco Palestra of Italy during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)

“He’s an excellent footballer. He could fit into many teams, but currently, there’s a strong club with a vision and a project, like Atalanta,” Ausilio said.

“I’m sure he’ll become an important player, firstly for Atalanta, then it will depend on what the market says and the future of this lad, who surely has great quality.”