Barcelona reach contract agreement with top centre-back target | OneFootball

In a major development, journalist Matteo Moretto on MARCA reports that FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with the camp of Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni over personal terms.

The 27-year-old Italian international is a top target for the Blaugrana heading into the summer transfer window, given the need for reinforcements in defence.

Talks have been taking place between the club and the defender’s entourage for some time now. And, as per the latest update, an agreement over personal terms have now been reached.

There is, however, still the matter of Barcelona agreeing on a transfer fee with Inter Milan for the left-footed central defender.

Contract terms agreed. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

As already reported, the Blaugrana do not wish to spend a big sum on his acquisition, and as such, are considering offering a player in exchange to lower the overall cost.

Hector Fort, to that end, has emerged as an option, with Moretto suggesting that the teenage right-back is a player that Inter Milan like.

However, earlier reports in Italy indicated that the Nerazzurri do not want to accept any player as part of the deal for Bastoni and are instead seeking a transfer fee of €70 million for their defensive asset.

So, the two clubs will now need to find a middle ground and finalise an agreement, with the player already agreeing terms to join Barcelona in the summer transfer window.