Serie A giants will demand ‘big money’ for Barcelona dream target – Romano

FC Barcelona have made the signing of a new centre-back one of their main priorities for the summer transfer window this year.

The Blaugrana prefer to bring in a left-footed central defender, having parted ways with Inigo Martinez last summer, which left a hole in the backline.

As has already been reported, Inter Milan mainstay Alessandro Bastoni is considered the ideal target by the reigning La Liga champions.

Romano confirms Barcelona admiration for Bastoni

Now, reliable transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has corroborated claims that Barcelona are indeed interested in signing Bastoni from Inter Milan.

The journalist claims that the Catalan giants appreciate the Italian international a great deal and see him as a dream target for the summer transfer window.

Barcelona are big admirers of Bastoni. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

However, Romano further confirms that signing Bastoni will be anything but easy, as Inter Milan consider him a crucial player for their project.

So, in case there is a possibility of a sale, the Nerazzurri will demand ‘big money’ for his signing, which could complicate matters for Barça given their financial situation.

Romano clarifies that, at this point, there has been no negotiation or movement from Barcelona towards Bastoni, and that, for now, there is nothing happening beyond their clear appreciation for the Italian.

Recent reports from Italy and Spain have suggested that Inter Milan are already working on a new contract for Bastoni, and the defender might lean towards staying put at the club.

So, signing the Italian defender will be a huge hurdle for Barcelona in the summer.