Mourinho Continues Push for Bastoni Signing

Real Madrid has not yet closed the summer transfer window, as the club's management is still considering the possibility of making a new signing to strengthen the defense. The departure of Marco Asensio represents the most significant step before moving towards the anticipated target.

After completing the contracts outlined by the club at the start of the transfer window, Real Madrid is continuing to explore additional options, particularly in midfield, especially following developments regarding Rodri, and in central defense, which remains a particular focus for coach José Mourinho.

Strengthening the backline has been one of Mourinho's top priorities since the start of the transfer window, which has quickly reflected in the signing of three players to bolster this position. However, the Portuguese coach still sees the need to add a new center-back to his squad.

Despite Real Madrid's desire to move for a new defender, the crowded squad list makes it essential for one player to leave before any additional signing can be completed. Marco Asensio is at the forefront of candidates likely to exit the club.

However, the task will not be easy, especially since the young defender does not wish to leave Real Madrid, and he has yet to find a suitable destination for his transfer.

In this context, Latico Serrano reported that Mourinho continues to push for the signing of a left-sided center-back, placing Italian Alessandro Bastoni at the top of his list of options, considering him the best solution to strengthen the backline.

Mourinho sees Bastoni's arrival as a way to provide Real Madrid with more security and balance in the back line, as well as offering broader options in the center-back position.

The anticipated value of the deal is around €60 million, but Real Madrid will not be able to move seriously for the Italian defender until they find a solution for Asensio's future.

Meanwhile, the midfield situation remains open within the royal club, meaning that finalizing this position will be an additional factor in determining the shape of Real Madrid's final roster as the summer transfer window approaches its close.