Roma Linked Defender ‘More Likely To Leave Inter Milan’ Than Barcelona Target Bastoni This Summer

According to the reports, the former Monza man is unhappy with his role despite accumulating solid minutes this season.

Indeed, displacing Dimarco on the left is essentially impossible. Even if Bastoni were to leave, Inter would bring in a like-for-like starter rather than promote Carlos Augusto to the first team.

Furthermore, Inter would prefer to keep him. However, if he formally requests a transfer, the club would consider letting him go.

Both Roma and Atalanta monitor the situation closely, and that is significant for Inter beyond the transfer fee itself.

Therefore, Carlos Augusto could become a valuable bargaining chip in broader negotiations. Mancini, Koné and Palestra are among the players Inter want from clubs interested in the Brazilian.

Using him as leverage, rather than simply selling him, could help Inter unlock deals that pure cash negotiations might not.