Key Takeaways:
- Barcelona have already agreed personal terms with Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, who is valued between €60-80m
- Inter have expressed strong interest in Barcelona’s 19-year-old right-back Hector Fort, currently on loan at Elche
- Hector Fort is close to returning from a three-month injury layoff and may feature for Elche against Atletico Madrid
Transfer Negotiations and Swap Deal Possibilities
Barcelona are determined to reinforce their defence following a Champions League campaign in which they have conceded during every fixture. Their primary objective is Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni, with the Nerazzurri demanding between €60-80m for the Italian international. In efforts to lower this cost, Barcelona are considering a player-plus-cash arrangement. Initially, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres were suggested as potential components in such a deal; however, recent developments indicate Barcelona’s intention to include young right-back Hector Fort in the negotiations. The Catalan club have reportedly already agreed a contract with the 26-year-old Bastoni.
🚨🚨🌕| 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: FC Barcelona have reached an AGREEMENT with the camp of Bastoni on personal terms.
The remaining step in the Bastoni deal is to agree a fee with Inter Milan. The club are demanding a high fee, while Barça are offering around €50M. Hector Fort maybe… pic.twitter.com/IaZtQWr0MJ
— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) April 17, 2026
Inter’s Interest in Hector Fort
Inter’s admiration for Hector Fort was highlighted by Matteo Moretto, emphasising their longstanding interest in the 19-year-old. Fort has demonstrated promising attacking ability during his time with both Barcelona and Elche, recording two goals and two assists in just 12 appearances this season. After limited opportunities last season under Hansi Flick, he joined Elche on loan and quickly made an impression before suffering a significant injury. Moretto further confirmed on Twitter/X that Inter have been monitoring Fort’s progress and view him as a future prospect with the requisite qualities to excel at the highest level.
Injury Update and Fort’s Anticipated Return
Fort’s campaign has been disrupted by a broken shoulder which has sidelined him for three months. The promising defender is now on the cusp of recovery and is expected to be fit for Elche’s upcoming clash with Atletico Madrid. While addressing Elche’s club media, Fort expressed his enthusiasm upon returning to action:
“I’m very happy, I was really looking forward to it. It’s been a long three months, but the important thing is that I’m back now,” MD quote.
Additional Notes from Barcelona Camp
Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski commented on the ongoing speculation regarding his future, stating: “We still have a little time. The club know what I think and I have had time to think. I don’t want to talk about offers and my future. The remaining matches and the goals are more important. That something new comes out in the press every day is not…”
