Press reports have revealed that the Spanish club Barcelona is determined to sign the Italian defender Alessandro Bastoni, a player from Inter Milan, during the upcoming summer transfer window. Bastoni is considered one of the key pillars in the Nerazzurri's lineup over the past seasons, and his contract with the Italian team runs until June 2028.

According to "Football Italia," citing "Tutto Sport," the hostile reception from Italian fans towards Bastoni in recent matches might lead him to consider a move to Barcelona, despite Inter Milan's insistence on keeping the player.

Sources confirmed that Inter Milan has not shown a willingness to sell the Italian defender for less than 70 million euros, clarifying that the club sees Bastoni as a key pillar and would not welcome his departure even if a high financial offer is made. The report added that Inter's management might consider offers exceeding 70 million euros, while Bastoni might lean towards leaving at the end of the season due to recent fan pressure.

This move comes after Bastoni received harsh criticism from Italian fans, especially following the incident that led to Pierre Kalulu receiving a red card in the Serie A match between Inter and Juventus last February.

The "Tutto Sport" report indicated that Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, had met with the player's representatives to learn about his specific conditions, as speculation increases about Bastoni's move to the Catalan club. Meanwhile, his Barcelona teammate, Pau Cubarsi, praised the Italian defender in previous statements last February.