Alessandro Bastoni has returned to the center of attention in the Spanish transfer market, with Barcelona continuing to consider him a possible reinforcement for the central defence. The Italian midfielder, currently a starter for Inter, has been the subject of numerous speculations since last summer, when the Blaugrana team made an offer which however was not accepted. Now, with the season underway, the management of the Catalan club seems to have resumed contact with the player, trying to evaluate a possible acquisition within the January transfer window.
In the press conference held the evening before the match against Alaves, coach HansiFlick did not mention Bastoni directly, but reiterated his desire to strengthen the defensive line. "A new center back in January? I said it during the last transfer window. We always talk to the management about what is best for the team, how we can improve it. It's something we are doing. We'll see. We still have a few weeks before the transfer window opens. We discussed with Deco, Bojan and my staff. It's the way we do it. If it's possible, we will do it," said Flick, underlining that the final decision will depend on the market possibilities and the team's needs.
Barcelona have already shown interest in Bastoni on several occasions, but the negotiation was hampered by economic issues and Inter's desire to keep the midfielder. The German coach also highlighted that the search for a central defender is not limited to a single name; the management is open to different options and will evaluate the proposals that best suit the team project. In this context, Bastoni remains one of the most discussed figures, thanks to his experience in Serie A and his ability to play both in defense and in midfield.
As for Inter's situation, the club continues to focus on a solid defense with Bastoni at the centre, but does not rule out exploring other options to further strengthen the team. Inter, which achieved positive results this season, is ready to maintain competitiveness in Serie A and the Champions League. Meanwhile, Barcelona is preparing for a new transfer phase, with the aim of completing the group and ensuring a more robust defense for next season.