Manchester City insists on Bastoni

Enzo Maresca's main target is the Italian center-back in light of the possible departure of Ruben Dias.

Javier Parra Peña | 26 Sep 2026 | 00.00
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Manchester City insists on Bastoni
Manchester City insists on Bastoni

Manchester City is keeping tabs on the Italian center-back Alessandro Bastoni, 27 years old, to assess his potential transfer from Inter Milan in the upcoming transfer windows.

According to TEAMtalk, Manchester's management will escalate their efforts if the departure of Rúben Dias to the Saudi Professional League materializes, a move that would prompt coach Enzo Maresca to seek a reliable replacement in defense for a sum close to 70 million pounds.

Manchester City rekindles interest in Alessandro Bastoni due to the possible departure of Rúben Dias

Inter Milan's demands for Alessandro Bastoni and the defensive scenario

The left-footed 27-year-old defender remains a key figure in the Lombard team's setup, and the club is not under immediate financial pressure to sell. Previous valuations set by the top brass at Inter Milan establish 70 million pounds as the minimum asking price to initiate formal discussions.

On the other hand, Manchester City's coaching staff values the Italian international's profile for his ability to build up play from the back and his solidity in defense, qualities that align with the tactical demands set by Maresca in the Premier League.

Rúben Dias's influence and the Saudi Arabian market

The feasibility of Manchester City's financial proposal hinges on progress in negotiations between Rúben Dias' representatives and Saudi football envoys. The sale of the Portuguese center-back would create the necessary salary cap space and revenue to pursue the outlined transfer in Italy.

Without a formal offer for the Portuguese player confirmed, the English club's leadership will limit their actions to collecting technical assessments without making formal bids in the short term. Manchester City's analysts will continue to visually monitor the defender's Serie A performances throughout October and November of 2026.

If Rúben Dias is sold in the upcoming transfer windows, Manchester City will submit a 70 million pounds offer to Inter Milan's offices at the beginning of 2027.

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