Alessandro Bastoni, the 26-year-old Italian centre-back/left back Alessandro Bastoni has become one of the most reliable centre-backs in Europe with his performances for Inter, and now Premier League giants are circling. As the January window approaches, his name is being mentioned more and more behind the scenes.
A versatile player in demand
Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester City, and Manchester United are all showing strong interest, raising questions about his future. Tottenham has also been tracking Bastoni closely for a while. The club rates him highly, but the player is happy at Inter and would only consider a move for a project that truly excites him. The Boy Hotspur’s substack understands that Tottenham are looking to progress its interest, after a prolonged period of scouting in the rock-solid Italian.
Spurs have shown a strong interest in Bastoni as a priority defensive target to bolster their backline alongside Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero. Reports from early 2025 indicated Spurs planned a summer bid, potentially around €80 million, but no deal materialised. As of late November 2025, Tottenham are reportedly scouting him closely again for a possible January 2026 move to add depth amid injury concerns.
Manchester City and Manchester United have both added Bastoni to their shortlist. Pep Guardiola is said to admire his ability to play out from the back and his positional awareness. Still, neither club has made a concrete move yet.
Inter appear to be digging in deep
Inter’s stance is firm: Bastoni is not for sale. The club sees him as a key part of their core and insists that no offer – no matter how big -will change that. Bastoni himself is also believed to be keen on staying in Milan, which makes any potential transfer even more complicated.
Bastoni has publicly stated his intention to stay at Inter and is in talks for a contract extension, which would be a blow not just to Tottenham but also to rivals like Liverpool and Manchester City. His market value is estimated at €70-80 million, though Inter would demand well over €100 million to let him go.
A January move looks unlikely at this stage, but the determination of the interested clubs and Bastoni’s own career ambitions could still shape how this story unfolds.