Manchester City could offer cash plus Nathan Ake for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni.
According to Calciomercatoweb, Premier League champions Manchester City could make an offer for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni.
The Italian defender joined Inter Milan from Atalanta in 2017 and initially spent two seasons out on loan. Bastoni thrived at the Giuseppe Meazza under Antonio Conte and played a key role in the Nerazzurri’s 2020/21 Scudetto-winning campaign.
This has enhanced his reputation in European football, something that has been further enforced by winning the UEFA Euro 2020 with Italy. At 23, Bastoni is already a proven player and will only get better with age.
Manchester City are the latest club to show interest in the Italian’s services and could make a massive bid to land his services. The Premier League champions have continually evolved under Pep Guardiola, and Bastoni could be the latest addition to the Sky Blue juggernaut.
Armed with financial riches, Pep Guardiola and co. could make a bid of €50 million plus Nathan Ake. The Dutchman is valued between €38-40 million and could take the overall value of the deal to around the €90 million Inter Milan will likely seek for Bastoni.
Strong in the air and excellent with the ball at his feet, Bastoni is a modern-day centre-back capable of thriving in the fast-paced game. This should see him fit in perfectly in Guardiola’s passing machine. The same cannot be said of Ake, who is far from a first choice at the Etihad.
Inter are not in the best of financial shapes, and it remains to be seen if they will entertain any offers for their star defender. By adding Ake into the mix, Manchester City are also offering Inter a readymade replacement for Bastoni. It might prove to be a win-win scenario for all parties involved.
Guardiola’s tactics demand a certain type of player who can adapt and react to different situations. Having played in a back three, Bastoni is capable of performing in different systems and could be an inspired addition. His calmness in 1v1 situations is another dimension that can strengthen the Man City rearguard.
Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on signing the playker despite missing out on his signature last summer. Manchester City are certainly the better destination for a player who should be looking at winning trophies every year. Any deal for the player will have to wait until the summer of 2023. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano recently confirmed that the player will stay put in Milan next January.
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