The management of Inter Milan has given the green light to Barcelona to start negotiations for signing Alessandro Bastoni, the 26-year-old defender, as reported by the Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo." This decision indicates the Italian club's willingness to officially allow negotiations to commence with the player's representatives.

The sources indicated that both CEO Giuseppe Marotta and the sporting director agreed for Barcelona to explore the possibility of completing the deal, paving the way for direct discussions about the future of the Italian defender.

Inter Milan maintains an initial cap for the deal between 70 and 80 million euros, but there are expectations that this figure could be reduced to a range of 40-45 million euros with variables, providing an opportunity for Barcelona to attempt to bridge the gap in perspectives.

Bastoni is considered a key player in Inter's defense, known for his ability to lead the build-up from the back and his experience at the highest level, making him perfectly suited to Barcelona's plan to strengthen their defense with an international standard.

The final step will depend on Barcelona's financial capability and the club management's priorities in the transfer market, with close monitoring of the negotiation developments following the green light given by Inter Milan.