Inter give firm response to Barcelona interest in Bastoni

Inter Milan have made it clear they haven’t any plans to promote centre-back Alessandro Bastoni amid reported curiosity from Barcelona.

Barca are stated to have recognized Bastoni as their most popular possibility as they give the impression of being so as to add a centre-back to their ranks this summer time.

However any method for Bastoni seems more likely to be resisted by Inter, who clinched a twenty first Scudetto on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Parma.

“I’ll say it once more: we need to maintain Bastoni,” sporting director Piero Ausilio advised QSVS.

“We’re comfortable to have him. Inter definitely gained’t be those calling anybody to supply him [for a transfer]. He’s an enormous asset for Inter and for Italy and we need to maintain on to him.

“I’ll reiterate: No name has are available for him and we definitely gained’t be making any calls.”

Inter CEO: Barcelona curiosity superficial

Chatting with Radio Rai, CEO Beppe Marotta straight acknowledged the curiosity from Barca.

“I gained’t deny there’s curiosity from Barcelona, however it’s nonetheless very superficial and never concrete,” he stated.

“As we’ve all the time stated, a participant leaves provided that he expresses the need to go. For the time being, he’s our participant, he desires to remain and we’re pleased with him.”