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Mourinho pushes for Bastoni transfer as Real Madrid resist

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:45 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Mourinho pushes for Bastoni transfer as Real Madrid resist

Summary

Jose Mourinho seeks to recruit Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan to strengthen Real Madrid's defense. The manager has personally contacted Bastoni but faces resistance from club management regarding a €60 million investment. Real Madrid has already made significant defensive acquisitions and is hesitant to authorize further spending. Concerns remain about Eder Militao's recovery and Antonio Rudiger's performance, prompting Mourinho's urgency for Bastoni. Discussions with Inter have yet to yield a starting price for negotiations.

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•Mourinho prioritizes Bastoni for Madrid's defense.
•Real Madrid already invested heavily in their defense.
•Bastoni's price tag set at €60 million by Inter Milan.
•Mourinho has made direct contact with Bastoni.
•Madrid needs to reassess plans if injuries arise.

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8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho personally calls €60m-rated Italian defender but Real Madrid block transfer request – report

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Jose Mourinho wants Alessandro Bastoni at Real Madrid, but convincing the club to make another major investment in defence could prove more difficult than convincing the Inter Milan defender himself.A...
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