Barcelona are interested in signing Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Even though Eric Garcia is expected to become the Catalans' first signing of the upcoming transfer window, Ronald Koeman is said to be looking for another defender to improve his leaky defence.
Bastoni has played a pivotal role in the Nerazzurri's Serie A victory this term, making 39 appearances across all competitions.
The Italy international is tied with Inter until 2023 and is now valued at €55m. Inter, however, could reduce their asking price for the 22-year-old due to the club's dire financial situation.
Barca, on the other hands, are also in the midst of a financial crisis so it remains to be seen if they can afford Bastoni's signing even if Inter agree to sell him for around €30m.
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Eric Garcia's move to Barcelona will be announced at the end of the season, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The La Masia graduate's contract with Manchester City expires in June. Garcia signed a pre-contract agreement with the Catalans in December as he only wanted to join his boyhood club, Romano adds.
Eric will join Barca on a five-year deal that will keep him at Camp Nou until 2026.
Pep Guardiola: 'I think Eric Garcia is going to move to Barcelona'
"Eric Garcia is one of my favourite players," Pep Guardiola replied when asked why the Spaniard didn't make the squad for Man City's 1-0 victory over Tottenham in the EFL Cup final on Sunday, as quoted by Marca.
"I would love to have 15 Eric Garcias. He's not on the bench because I think he's going to move to Barcelona."
The La Masia graduate's contract with the Cityzens runs out at the end of the season.
The Catalans are said to be in talks with the 20-year-old over his return to Camp Nou on a free transfer this summer. Both sides, however, are reportedly yet to find a common ground over Garcia's wages.
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