Barcelona and Inter are preparing a potential swap deal for the upcoming summer transfer window.
Alessandro Bastoni is one of the best defenders in Italy and beyond. The Inter centre-back possesses several special qualities that very few defenders in Europe have, such as pace, technical ability, and visionary long passes, which he has consistently showcased through his perfect assists — six of them this season.
However, his strong performances have attracted significant interest from Europe’s top clubs.
Barcelona are the team that have made Bastoni’s transfer a priority for the summer window.
Inter are demanding at least €80 million to let Bastoni go, which complicates a move to Camp Nou due to Barcelona’s financial difficulties.
Spanish daily El Nacional has dropped a bombshell by reporting that Barcelona could sign Bastoni thanks to a spectacular swap deal.
According to El Nacional, the Nerazzurri are willing to accept the inclusion of just one Barcelona star in the deal in order to lower their demands.
The player in question is Gavi, who is expected to return from injury later this month. El Nacional reports that Inter could accept Gavi plus a fee of €40 million in exchange for Bastoni.
Barcelona’s midfield is currently very crowded, and the Blaugrana are willing to sacrifice Gavi to secure Bastoni’s signature.
