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Jose Mourinho has made a direct appeal to Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, hoping to bring the Italian international to Real Madrid. According to reports, the manager has personally reached out to the player to gauge his interest in a potential move to the Spanish capital.
However, Real Madrid’s hierarchy has expressed reluctance to fund another significant defensive acquisition. The club has already committed substantial resources to bolstering its backline through multiple signings this summer. Inter Milan is demanding a minimum of €60 million for Bastoni, with the Italian club previously citing a €75 million valuation when approached by Barcelona. These financial demands have created obstacles to negotiations, as Real Madrid leadership questions whether additional defensive reinforcements are necessary at this stage.
Mourinho’s interest in Bastoni stems from concerns about the availability and form of current defensive options. Questions remain surrounding the recovery timeline for injured defender Eder Militao, while Antonio Rudiger’s recent performances have left the manager seeking additional cover. Despite these tactical concerns, Real Madrid has indicated that further defensive recruitment will only occur if unforeseen circumstances arise, such as an unexpected player departure or a serious injury necessitating squad adjustments.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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