Real Madrid pursues Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni

Real Madrid are targeting Inter Milan centre‑back Alessandro Bastoni as they rebuild a defence weakened by the impending exits of David Alaba, Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rüdiger. José Mourinho, recently appointed at the Spanish club, has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Bastoni for a fee around €70 million.

Inter Milan are weighing offers, with the €70 million price tag reflecting the defender’s market value. Social media activity – a recent “like” on a post about Mourinho’s return to the Santiago Bernabéu – has been cited as a possible signal of Bastoni’s openness to a move. The club also has been linked with Napoli defender Alessandro Buongiorno as a potential replacement, but any decision will depend on the final offer and the club’s future plans.

If the transfer proceeds, it would provide Real Madrid with a high‑profile Italian defender to fill defensive gaps, while Inter could reap a sizable fee and possibly secure a replacement.