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Chelsea considers €80m Alessandro Bastoni to strengthen defense

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Chelsea considers €80m Alessandro Bastoni to strengthen defense

Summary

Chelsea is reportedly targeting Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni in a potential €80 million deal as coach Xabi Alonso aims to address defensive weaknesses. Alonso has seen Chelsea concede nine goals in four Premier League matches, prompting the need for reinforcements. Bastoni, a highly regarded progressive defender and two-time Serie A Best Defender, is believed to be open to a move after previous interest from Barcelona fell through during the summer. Chelsea views his experience in a three centre-back system as a crucial asset for the team's defensive lineup.

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By the Numbers

•Chelsea has conceded nine goals in four league matches this season.
•Xabi Alonso has lost just one of his five games in charge.
•Bastoni has been named Serie A's Best Defender in 2023/24 and 2024/25.
•Inter Milan previously deterred Barcelona's interest due to high demands.
•Chelsea sees Bastoni as the ideal fit for a defensive overhaul.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso eyes €80m Inter defender to fix leaky Chelsea

What they're saying

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Chelsea are being linked with an €80m move to sign Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni as Xabi Alonso looks to fix his leaky defence.Alonso has lost just one of his five games in charge of Chels...
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