Inter: Barcelona ‘know the telephone numbers’ if they want Bastoni

Inter director Piero Ausilio confirms Barcelona haven’t yet opened talks for Alessandro Bastoni, but ‘if there’s an interest, they know the telephone numbers…’

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La Liga giants Barcelona have set their sights on Inter and Italy star defender Bastoni.

Multiple sources have reported that negotiations between the player’s agent and the Catalans have already begun, but club-to-club talks have not yet taken place.

“Bastoni has a contract with Inter and, as of today, I don’t think any circumstances would suggest Bastoni moving away from Inter,” Ausilio told reporters from Coverciano on Monday, via TMW.

Monday’s report from Mundo Deportivo suggested that Bastoni would either move to Barcelona or stay at Inter in the summer, despite interest from other big clubs in Europe, including Liverpool.

According to Spanish sources, Bastoni is Barcelona’s top target for their defence in 2026-27.

“I don’t know what they say. I know we are happy with Bastoni and what he has given to Inter. I’m sure he has much more to give to Inter,” Ausilio said.

“Then, if there’s an interest in Bastoni, they know the telephone numbers [to call]; they should do that instead of talking.”

Inter are close to winning the Scudetto, having a 12-point lead over second-placed Napoli with just five games remaining. The Nerazzurri are already looking for some potential reinforcements for next season, including Atalanta-owned wing-back Marco Palestra.

“He’s an excellent footballer. He could fit into many teams, but currently, there’s a strong club with a vision and a project, like Atalanta,” Ausilio said.

“I’m sure he’ll become an important player, firstly for Atalanta, then it will depend on what the market says and the future of this lad, who surely has great quality.”