GOAL reported that Barcelona have renewed their interest in Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni. Barcelona are back hunting for a centre-back, and Bastoni remains among the names on Deco's shortlist. GOAL reported that if Bastoni is to move to Barcelona, he wants to speak to Hansi Flick first to find out where he stands on signing him.
Barcelona's centre-back search
GOAL, citing Mundo Deportivo, reported that Barcelona's sporting committee agreed in January that they needed an experienced centre-back, preferably left-footed.
Bastoni's place on the list
GOAL, citing Mundo Deportivo, reported that the 27-year-old topped Barcelona's list of defensive targets last season. GOAL, citing Mundo Deportivo, reported that Deco struck an agreement with Bastoni, but its completion hinged on final approval from Hansi Flick. GOAL, citing Mundo Deportivo, reported that by May, Hansi Flick still was not sold on signing Bastoni.
The defender's stance
GOAL, citing Mundo Deportivo, reported that Bastoni appears open to a move to Barcelona. GOAL, citing Mundo Deportivo, reported that Bastoni will always be willing to listen if Barcelona come calling. GOAL, citing Mundo Deportivo, reported that Bastoni felt disappointed by how this summer ended.
His Inter situation
Mundo Deportivo reported that Bastoni feels settled at Inter, where he wears the captain's armband this season as one of the team's leaders. Mundo Deportivo reported that Bastoni is contracted at Inter until 2028.
