Inter Milan Eyes Barcelona Duo to Drive Bastoni Deal
29 March 2026
Inter Milan Eyes Barcelona Duo to Sweeten Bastoni Negotiation
Inter Milan is reportedly plotting a bold summer move by targeting two Barcelona players as a lever in the ongoing Bastoni deal.
Barça, meanwhile, hopes to reinforce its defense by trying to sign Italian stopper Alessandro Bastoni from Inter, a defender who also dreams of lifting titles with Barcelona.
According to CalcioMercato, the report suggests Bastoni could move to Barcelona in the near term, while Inter Milan believes there are current Barcelona players who could interest them in a swap or cash deal.
Specifically, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres are named as viable options: Olmo for his creative edge in the attacking midfield zone, Torres for versatility across the frontline.
Inter would reportedly price Bastoni around 80 million euros, a figure higher than Barcelona's latest bid. As a result, the Italian club is said to be exploring Olmo and Torres as feasible alternatives to bridge the financial gap.
Olmo, 27, has a long-term contract through 2030, while Ferran Torres, 26, is due to expire in 2027, with no strong indications of a renewed pact—fueling talk of a possible return to the Blaugrana fold.
Ultimately, the summer saga hinges on market value, contract length, and a dash of timing. If Inter can coax a deal that satisfies both clubs, the Bastoni bid could become a springboard for a Barcelona rebuild.
Punchline 1: If this transfer were a sniper, the target would be patience—it always takes the shot later than expected. Punchline 2: Barcelona and Inter—where the plan is to plan more plans than a busy airport, and somehow still call it a bold move.
