Inter Milan eye Riccardo Calafiori as potential Bastoni replacement

Alessandro Bastoni could leave Inter Milan, while the club monitors Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal as a possible replacement

Alessandro Bastoni has become a central figure in the swirling transfer and media rumors around Inter Milan. 

From controversy over Kalulu’s red card in the Juventus match to mounting interest from Barcelona, the defender faces a tense environment both on and off the pitch.

Recent boos in stadiums, coupled with the World Cup playoff expulsion against Bosnia, have further strained his relationship with Italian fans. 

All signs point to a potential departure at the end of the season, and Inter Milan’s management is preparing accordingly.

Premier League option: Riccardo Calafiori

From England comes a possible solution: Riccardo Calafiori. According to Caught Offside, the 2002-born defender is evaluating his future at Arsenal.

This season, he has been pushed down the pecking order behind Piero Hincapie and is seeking more regular playing time. 

Calafiori’s long-term goal is to return to Italy, making Inter Milan a natural potential destination.

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Arsenal, having invested over £40 million (€40M) in Calafiori in 2024, would prefer to retain him. 

However, with Hincapie’s permanent purchase and the full recovery of Lewis-Skelly, the club might consider offers for the Italian if the price is right.

Inter Milan remains alert, ready to act if an opportunity arises. Other Italian clubs, including Juventus and Napoli, are reportedly monitoring the situation as well.

Bastoni’s uncertain future could open the door for Calafiori, a young Italian defender eager to return home. 

Inter Milan is positioning itself to make a decisive move in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Source: Fcinter1908