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Chelsea and Manchester City have started working on the signing of Alessandro Bastoni, the Italian center-back from Inter Milan. The upcoming Premier League transfer market will be quite active.
As revealed by TEAMtalk, both British clubs seek to take advantage of the lack of agreement for his renewal in Italy, considering that his contract expires in June 2028, which would force a negotiated sale before entering his last year of contract.

Alessandro Bastoni's metrics at Inter Milan and the pressure of the Premier League
The 27-year-old defender joined Inter Milan in summer 2017 from Atalanta, solidifying his place in the first team in 2019 after loan spells at Bergamo and Parma. Wearing the Lombard jersey, he has played 304 official matches, scored 8 goals, provided 30 assists, earned 43 caps for Italy, and notched 3 goals with the national team.
The technical staff of Chelsea and Manchester City aim to reinforce their defenses with an established left-footed player. If the San Siro management does not ensure the player's contract extension before the end of the 2026-2027 season, the Italian club will be forced to negotiate his transfer to avoid losing him on a free transfer the following year.
European competition led by Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Barcelona
The interest shown by Chelsea and Manchester City adds to the monitoring done by Liverpool in the Premier League. Likewise, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have collected information on the defender during recent transfer windows.
Despite inquiries from the British clubs, the Lombard board will attempt to formalize a contract renewal proposal in the coming months to increase his transfer value or secure his continuity. The executives of Inter Milan will meet with the agents of Alessandro Bastoni during October and November 2026.
If unable to extend his contract with Inter Milan, Chelsea and Manchester City will make significant offers to secure the signing of the Italian defender.
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