Report – Barcelona Must Offload Several First-Team Stars Before Pursuing Inter Milan Star Defender | OneFootball

La Liga giants Barcelona are ready to do everything to complete the signing of Inter Milan stalwart Alessandro Bastoni this summer.

According to Sky Sport De via FCInterNews, Hansi Flick’s charges cannot pursue the Italian’s signature before offloading several first-team stars.

Los Blaugranas have earmarked Alessandro Bastoni as their top target ahead of the summer transfer window.

However, Inter have already slapped a substantial €70 million price tag on their out-of-sorts star.

Despite Bastoni’s recent turmoil, the San Siro powerhouse won’t let their defensive cornerstone leave without a fight.

Meanwhile, the player’s stance on a potential summer exit remains uncertain.

Barcelona Must Raise Funds for Alessandro Bastoni Transfer from Player Sales

It’s no secret that Barcelona cannot afford to match Inter’s whopping asking price.

Therefore, Flick’s men are evaluating various strategies to convince the Nerazzurri to lower their demands.

Indeed, they’re considering offering star midfielder Dani Olmo as a counterpart in what would be a high-profile player-plus-cash swap deal.

However, the runaway Serie A leaders have no interest in entertaining swap proposals, remaining steadfast on their massive €70 million valuation for Bastoni.

As such, Barcelona may have to offload several fringe players to generate the necessary funds for the deal.