Barcelona Optimistic About Reaching A Deal For Italy & Inter Milan Star As Nerazzurri Ask For Eye-Watering Transfer Fee | OneFootball

Barcelona are increasingly confident they can secure a deal for Alessandro Bastoni this summer, with both sporting director Deco and head coach Hansi Flick convinced the Inter Milan and Italy defender would be an immediate upgrade, despite the Nerazzurri’s eye-watering valuation of over €80 million.

According to Spanish outlet Sport, via FCInter1908, Barcelona view Bastoni as a top priority and are approaching negotiations with quiet optimism.

Deco met with the player’s representatives earlier this year to gauge his openness to a move to the Camp Nou.

That conversation went well.

Barcelona now believe Bastoni is receptive to their interest, particularly given the uncomfortable atmosphere that has surrounded him in Italy following the Inter-Juventus controversy.

Barcelona Ready To Test Inter Resolve Over Bastoni

GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Alessandro Bastoni of Inter celebrates after the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Sport are direct in their assessment of his situation.

“The tension is palpable and Bastoni does not feel at ease in Italy,” they write, adding that this discomfort could accelerate his departure as early as June.

Barcelona have a clear roadmap and believe a deal with Inter is possible, though they know the path will not be straightforward.

The sticking point is financial.

Inter value Bastoni at above €80 million, a fee Barcelona would need to negotiate down.

Their ability to do so depends largely on the player’s own involvement, if Bastoni pushes for the move after receiving an offer from the Catalans, Inter’s negotiating position weakens considerably.

The club will also present him with a contract renewal in the coming months, adding another dimension to what could become a defining transfer saga of the summer window.