Inter Milan may lower their valuation for top Barcelona target but not now – Romano

Inter Milan may lower their valuation for top Barcelona target but not now – Romano

Barcelona remain in active talks to sign Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan, as part of their plans to reinforce the defensive unit.

The Catalans are keen on shoring up their options at the back, particularly when it comes to finding a defensive partner for Pau Cubarsi.

Bastoni fits the bill perfectly, as the Italian international is a left-footed centre-back, who can play the ball out from the back. Barcelona, though, are yet to find any breakthrough in negotiations with Inter Milan.

Will Inter lower their price tag?

A recent report from Fabrizio Romano has offered some interested insights into the Bastoni transfer saga.

The Italian transfer expert suggests Inter Milan’s price-tag for Bastoni starts at €70 million, which is quite problematic for Barcelona.

The Catalans are hoping to close the deal at around €45-50 million – a figure Inter Milan do not see as viable given the player’s calibre.

Bastoni is waiting for Barcelona to make an offer. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Bastoni, for his part, is waiting for Barcelona to make an offer before he asks to leave Inter Milan.