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Inter Weigh Barcelona Talent as Part of Bastoni Package
TL;DR
Inter is considering including Barcelona's Hector Fort in the deal for Alessandro Bastoni. Fort, currently on loan at Elche, has shown promise despite recovering from an injury.
Key points
- Inter considers including Hector Fort in the Bastoni deal
- Fort is currently on loan at Elche and recovering from injury
- Inter initially preferred a cash-only transaction for Bastoni
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Inter Weigh Barcelona Talent as Part of Bastoni Package
Inter were initially adamant about completing the Alessandro Bastoni deal for cash only, to record a full ‘plusvalenza’ and reinvest the money in multiple replacements and other roles, but they could make an exception for Hector Fort.
According to Matteo Moretto, they have been following the player for a while and believe in his potential. The 19-year-old is currently on loan at Elche and recovering from a serious shoulder injury. He has made 12 appearances across all competitions this campaign, scoring twice and providing two assists.
Per Sport (via Tribuna), Fort hasn’t been informed of the possibility of moving to Inter as part of the package assembled by Barcelona to lure Bastoni at this stage. He left last summer because he wasn’t a regular under Hansi Flick, but his goal is to play for the Blaugrana. He starred 30 times for them in previous seasons.
The Nerazzurri will address their right flank one way or the other, relays. A manageable release clause looms over the future of , while could be sold after a paltry season. Their execs are high in , but would like to keep him for at least one year. Otherwise, they’ll sell him to the highest bidders. He has attracted wealthy suitors in the Premier League.
Q&A
What is the current status of the deal between Inter and Barcelona for Alessandro Bastoni?
Inter initially wanted a cash-only deal for Bastoni but may consider including Hector Fort as part of the package.
Who is Hector Fort and what is his current situation?
Hector Fort is a 19-year-old player on loan at Elche, recovering from a shoulder injury, and has made 12 appearances this season.
Has Hector Fort been informed about a potential move to Inter?
No, Hector Fort has not been informed about the possibility of moving to Inter as part of the deal for Bastoni at this time.