News Focus
- Real Madrid want Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni
- New manager José Mourinho admires the Italian defender
- Barcelona previously led the chase but have cooled their interest
- Inter Milan demand at least €70 million for the transfer
- Real Madrid need new defenders after several players agreed to leave
Real Madrid have emerged as strong rivals to Barcelona in the battle for Alessandro Bastoni. The Spanish giants now want to bring the Inter Milan star to the Bernabeu this summer.
Incoming manager José Mourinho is a keen admirer of the centre-back. He sees Bastoni as the perfect player to rebuild his defence. Several current Real Madrid defenders will depart as free agents. David Alaba, Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rudiger are all set to leave the club.
Inter Milan value their defender at a minimum of €70 million. This figure sits comfortably within Real Madrid’s budget. The club is ready to pay this amount to secure a top-quality replacement.
Barcelona appeared to be the favourites for Bastoni’s signature. The player had shown interest in moving to Spain. However, coach Hansi Flick now prefers a different type of defender. He wants someone with different technical skills. These doubts have allowed Real Madrid to join the race.
Bastoni still hopes to remain at Inter Milan. He has been a key player for manager Cristian Chivu. The team enjoyed a successful double-winning campaign. Despite this loyalty, Real Madrid’s serious interest and financial power could change his mind.
The transfer saga promises to be one of the most exciting stories of the summer window. Both Spanish clubs want the Serie A defender. The final decision may depend on which project convinces the player and meets Inter’s price.