Press reports confirmed that Italian defender Alessandro Bastoni prioritizes staying with Inter Milan in his career, making it difficult for Barcelona to sign him in the upcoming period, according to the Spanish newspaper 'Sport'.

Bastoni, 26, is considered one of the key pillars in Inter's defense, thanks to his defensive solidity, quality in ball distribution, and ability to break lines with long passes, making him one of the most sought-after defenders in the European transfer market.

Barcelona has been searching for a defender with these specifications to strengthen their backline in the medium and long term, especially with coach Hans Flick's reliance on building from the back and high pressing, making Bastoni an ideal option from a technical standpoint.

According to the same source, Inter has no intention of giving up their defender and considers him non-transferable unless a massive financial offer exceeding the usual values in the center-back market arrives, which seems difficult to achieve given Barcelona's current economic situation.

The report also indicated that negotiations between Bastoni and Inter to renew his contract, which extends until 2028, are proceeding positively, with a mutual desire to reach a long-term agreement, especially since the player has expressed on several occasions his happiness in Milan and his desire to continue his journey with the team.

Thus, Bastoni's name remains on Barcelona's radar as a future option, but current indicators confirm that the Italian defender prefers to extend his association with Inter and continue as an actual leader of the defense line at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium.