Chelsea are interested in strengthening their defense with the signing of Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan.
According to a report from FCInterNews, Enzo Maresca is a fan of the defender and would like to bring him to England. It will be interesting to see if they can get a deal done. However, they will also face competition from London rivals Tottenham. Fabio Paratici is a fan of the Italian defender and would like to bring him to Tottenham.
Bastoni has been linked with Liverpool in recent months.
Chelsea player Alessandro Bastoni
Chelsea have looked very vulnerable defensively this season and are in need of a quality central defender. Signing an Italian player would be ideal for them. He is a high-quality player who has proven himself in Italy and in the Champions League. He could also make an immediate impact in the Premier League.
As far as Tottenham are concerned, they could definitely use more quality players in the wings. The Italian can help the team develop and his ability to operate in a back three as well as a back four will also give much-needed tactical flexibility.
It remains to be seen which of the two clubs will be able to conclude a contract.
Bastoni may be considering a move
Bastoni has reached the peak of his abilities and could be drawn to the idea of taking on new challenges. A move to Chelsea or Tottenham could be exciting for him. He is able to compete at the highest level and will aim to fight for major trophies with the London club.
Inter Milan, on the other hand, rate the player highly and will not want to lose him easily. He is an important player for them and they will want to fight for big trophies. They need to keep players like him at the club.
Chelsea or Tottenham may need to make a favorable offer to get a deal done.
