PSG, Manchester City battle it out for Bastoni

• Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni has attracted strong interest from top European clubs
• Bastoni has been in great form leading Inter to a Scudetto in 2021 and was in Italy’s winning squad in Euro 2020
• Bastoni is set to join either Manchester City or PSG in the summer transfer window

Alessandro Bastoni, 23, is a player on the rise at Inter, having made his Italy debut in 2020 and winning the Scudetto in 2021.

But the central defender’s future with the Nerazzurri is uncertain amid an inability to come to an agreement with the club on a new contract.

Bastoni’s contract expires in 2024 and he has been in talks with Inter on a new deal, but two of European football’s giants are reportedly circling.

Powerhouse clubs Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City will both attempt to sign Alessandro Bastoni from Inter in the off-season, reports Tuttosport.

The report claims Bastoni has been offered an improved deal by Inter but it does not meet his salary expectations, meaning no agreement has been reached.

Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni is set to join either Manchester City or PSG in the summer transfer window. | PHOTO: Sky Italia |

PSG and City are both known to have endless pockets and could swoop to sign the talented Italian defender.

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