Inter Milan eye Barcelona youngster as surprise piece in €70m transfer puzzle

Inter Milan eye Barcelona youngster as surprise piece in €70m transfer puzzle

Barcelona’s ongoing search for defensive reinforcements could spark a wider transfer discussion with Inter Milan, and one unexpected name has now entered the frame – Aron Yaakobishvili.

According to SPORT, the young goalkeeper, currently gaining experience on loan, is attracting attention from the Italian giants at a time when both clubs are assessing their respective needs.

Barcelona’s admiration for Alessandro Bastoni is well known, but turning that interest into a deal is far from straightforward.

This is because Inter value the defender highly, with a price tag understood to be around €70 million, which is well beyond what Barcelona can comfortably afford outright.

This financial gap has led to internal discussions about potential alternatives, including the possibility of involving players in any future negotiations to reduce the overall cost.

Yaakobishvili emerges as potential bargaining chip

It is within this context that Yaakobishvili’s name has surfaced.

Inter are reportedly exploring long-term options in goal, particularly with Yann Sommer now approaching the latter stages of his career.

The Hungarian goalkeeper, currently on loan at FC Andorra, has impressed with his development and composure.