Barcelona continues its pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni this summer to bolster their defense, but the move has yet to receive the green light from head coach Hansi Flick. Furthermore, negotiations with the Italian international's current club, Inter Milan, are still pending.
Despite this, representatives for Barcelona and Bastoni are reportedly laying the groundwork for a five-year contract extending until 2031, though no agreement has been finalized, according to "Mundo Deportivo." The defender is expected to discuss his situation with Inter's management once the Nerazzurri secure the Scudetto. Club-level negotiations could prove to be Barcelona's biggest hurdle, as the Milan giants are expected to demand around 70-80 million euros for Bastoni.