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Man United Join Arsenal and Barcelona in Reported Pursuit of Inter Defender Alessandro Bastoni

Inter are portrayed as firm on keeping the Italy international under contract through 2028, raising the likelihood of only a very high bid being entertained.

Overview

  • Italian outlet Calciomercato is cited as the source linking Arsenal and Barcelona with a potential summer move for the left-footed centre-back.
  • A newer report relayed by Football Talk says Manchester United are also weighing an approach, though no formal offers have been reported.
  • Inter are described as viewing Bastoni as a “priceless” starter and retain leverage with his deal running until 2028, according to the coverage.
  • Reporting notes any transfer would require a substantial fee, with Transfermarkt valuing him around £69–70 million and suggestions a final price could exceed that figure.
  • Bastoni’s profile—ball-playing, left-sided, nearly 300 Inter appearances with multiple domestic trophies—matches Barcelona’s needs, while separate analysis questions how he would fit into Arsenal’s already deep defence.