Barcelona's pursuit of Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni has gained momentum as his struggles in Serie A persist. The 26-year-old is now a strong candidate for a big-money transfer this summer.
Report – Barcelona Pursuit Of Inter Milan Superstar Handed Huge Boost As Serie A Boos Continue
Inter Milan center-back Alessandro Bastoni continues to be heavily linked with a big-money summer move to Barcelona.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Italian defender’s difficulties in Serie A continued last weekend.
The 26-year-old’s career has taken a dramatic downturn in recent months.
Indeed, his Derby d’Italia antics in February made him one of the most unpopular figures in the country.
Serie A fans have been booing the former Atalanta man at every stadium since the incident with Pierre Kalulu.
Nothing changed last weekend when Inter faced Como at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Como supporters once again targeted Alessandro Bastoni with jeers throughout the match.
Furthermore, Cristian Chivu had to take off his starting center-back at the start of the second half to protect him from further hostility.
Despite never showing any ambition to leave San Siro, Bastoni could change his mind in light of recent events.
Meanwhile, this must be music to Barcelona’s ears. Indeed, the Catalan giants are keen to make Bastoni their marquee summer signing.
However, there’s no doubt that they’ll have to shell out north of €60 million to convince Inter to sanction the sale.
Alessandro Bastoni's ongoing difficulties in Serie A have made him a more appealing target for Barcelona as they seek to strengthen their defense.
Alessandro Bastoni has experienced a significant downturn in form, contributing to speculation about his future at Inter Milan.
While specific figures are not disclosed, reports suggest that Barcelona is considering a big-money move for the 26-year-old defender this summer.
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