Real Madrid targets Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni as centre-back option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:50 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Real Madrid is actively pursuing a left-footed centre-back to bolster its defense this summer. Manager Jose Mourinho considers Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni the ideal candidate for this position. Despite the club's financial challenges and a reported price tag of €70 million for Bastoni, Mourinho is advocating for his recruitment to enhance the team's defensive stability. The situation could evolve if Real Madrid facilitates a significant sale in defense, with Raul Asencio's potential departure currently complicated by injury.
- •Jose Mourinho pushes for a left-footed centre-back this summer.
- •Alessandro Bastoni is identified as the perfect recruit.
- •Real Madrid may face financial hurdles in acquiring Bastoni.
- •Raul Asencio's potential sale could impact the transfer strategy.
- •The club is looking to strengthen its lineup following significant signings.
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid boss pushing for a left-footed centre-back, sees Inter Milan star as the ‘perfect’ candidate
"Jose Mourinho has been backed well by the board in the ongoing summer transfer window with the administration doing everything in their power to bring the players he demands home.In that sense, the ma...
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