Barcelona would be open to swapping Jordi Alba for Inter Milan's centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, ESPN's Moises Llorens and Sam Marsden report.
Alba remains one of the team's top earners while the club aim at reducing the wage bill in the summer, it is explained.
The player himself isn't interested in leaving Camp Nou this year.
Mundo Deportivo were the first to report about the possible swap deal but there was no information regarding the Nerazzurri's player involved.
Bastoni was a regular starter for Antonio Conte's Serie A-winning side, recording 4 assists.
The 22-year-old is a great passer (90.5 per cent average passing success last term) but he rarely dives into tackles, recording just 1.1 tackles per game last season.
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'If they can give us Brozovic or Skriniar, it’s good': Barca fans react as Inter reportedly eyeing swap deal for Jordi Alba
According to Wednesday's edition of Mundo Deportivo, Inter Milan are willing to offer some of their players in a swap deal involving Jordi Alba to land the Barcelona left-back this summer.
Here's how Barca fans have reacted to the news.
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nonsua notilo: "Swap him with Bastoni. That dude is a beast."
MALLU SPORTS: "They are asking for our top-rated player so we should ask for De Vrij, Lukaku or Barella."
Jonny Martin: "Straight swap for Bastoni and I’d be happy with that."
@guessshowtimes: "Swap for Barella."
@LekanAbiodun13: "Add money to him and bring Lautaro Martinez."
@3nfa_meho: "Swap him for Hakimi."
Inter Milan keen on Jordi Alba, to offer swap deal (reliability: 4 stars)
Inter Milan are interested in signing Jordi Alba this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.
As per the reliable Catalan source, the Nerazzurri are willing to include some players into a swap deal involving the left-back.
The Blaugrana, on the other hand, are unlikely to sell the 32-year-old unless they sign a replacement, especially with Junior Firpo set to leave the club in the coming weeks.
On the other hand, Barca could be forced to offload Alba if he refuses to accept a wage cut.
