Alessandro Bastoni, the defender for Inter Milan and the Italian national team, is reportedly engaged in discussions with Barcelona regarding contract specifics. However, the Nerazzurri are firm in their stance of not considering offers below €60 million.
Bastoni’s Talks with Barcelona Progressing
Barcelona is actively pursuing Italy’s Bastoni, who is reportedly very open to the idea of joining the Catalan club at the conclusion of the current season.
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Italian transfer expert Matteo Moretto shared the latest updates on the ongoing negotiations while speaking to 3Cat (via Fcinternews.it).
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Alessandro Bastoni of Italy in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match against Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)
According to Moretto, Bastoni is already engaged in discussions about contract terms with Barcelona and is keen on making a move to Camp Nou during this summer’s transfer window.
Despite the positive dialogue, Moretto confirmed that no agreement has been reached between the two clubs, and that Inter will not consider any offers lower than €60 million.
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Sportmediaset reported that Inter has already dismissed an initial offer from Barcelona.
Bastoni has had a solid season, scoring two goals and providing six assists in 35 appearances for Inter. However, his start to the year has been tumultuous.
In February, he faced boos from fans in Italian stadiums after celebrating a red card issued to Pierre Kalulu during a Serie A match against Juventus.
ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – MARCH 31: Referee Clèment Turpin shows the red card to Alessandro Bastoni during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)
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Additionally, he suffered a fibula injury in a 1-0 derby loss to AC Milan in March, and was subsequently shown a red card in the first half of Italy’s World Cup play-off final against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which contributed to the Azzurri’s elimination.