Reports from Italy indicate that Inter Milan have decisively rejected a €50 million offer from Scottish giants Rangers for an Italian international. The bid, which would have shattered Rangers’ transfer record, was reportedly for defender Alessandro Bastoni, a key figure in Inter’s recent successes.
According to a report by the Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, Rangers made a significant play for the 26-year-old center-back. However, Inter Milan’s response was swift and unequivocal, as they consider Bastoni an unsellable asset. The defender has become one of the most highly-regarded players in his position across Europe and was recently named Serie A’s Defender of the Season for the 2024-25 campaign.
The report suggests that while Rangers were willing to commit a substantial sum, Inter’s stance is firm. Bastoni’s importance to the squad, cultivated since he gained the trust of former coach Antonio Conte, has only grown under current manager Simone Inzaghi. The club has no intention of parting ways with him, especially given his age and immense potential.
This development comes as a blow to Rangers’ ambitions to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season, particularly in the Champions League. While the club has been active in the transfer market, this failed bid highlights the difficulty in acquiring top-tier talent from elite European clubs. Inter Milan, meanwhile, continues to build around their core group of stars, with Bastoni seen as a cornerstone of their defensive unit for years to come.This development comes as a blow to Rangers’ ambitions to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season, particularly in the Champions League. While the club has been active in the transfer market, this failed bid highlights the difficulty in acquiring top-tier talent from elite European clubs. Inter Milan, meanwhile, continues to build around their core group of stars, with Bastoni seen as a cornerstone of their defensive unit for years to come.
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