Bastoni agrees personal terms but deal stalls
Barcelona management is examining center back options to reinforce the squad ahead of next season. Alessandro Bastoni is still the primary target of the Catalans for left center back options, and the Italian has already agreed to personal terms with Barca for a 5-year contract as per Mundo Deportivo.
Frustration grows inside Bastoni’s camp
Now Bastoni is frustrated because of a lack of official movements from Barcelona to Inter Milan to secure the signing of the player. Inter is also ready to sell the player if a suitable offer arrives, but Barcelona hasn't moved an inch. Meanwhile, Barca is also assessing cheaper alternatives from Spain for the same role; these are the reasons for the frustration of Bastoni's camp.
Tactical concerns over pace in high line
Barcelona's sporting department is assessing how the lack of pace of Bastoni will affect the team during the high line, so Deco and Flick will sit together and decide whether to go for Bastoni or an alternative that could even be a right-footed center back.
