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Manchester United<\/a> have had several injury issues in their defensive department this season, with Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt particularly facing lengthy layoffs, and thereby raising the need for a centre back in the summer transfer<\/a> window.<\/p>\n Harry Maguire<\/a> has renewed his contract until next year, so there is sufficient time to sign a capable enough option but one of the world\u2019s best central defenders could be available in the summer and the Red Devils are believed to be keen on him.<\/p>\n Fichajes has reported<\/a> that Manchester United are interested in signing Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni, who has a \u00a360 million asking price, and has been targeted by Barcelona<\/a> as well as they look to rebuild their back four prior to next season.<\/p>\n To United\u2019s advantage, Barca are reluctant to meet Bastoni\u2019s \u00a360 million price tag. With Michael Carrick set to lead the team into the Champions League<\/a> in 2026\/27, they would be in a strong position to sign the Italian if they are ready to spend big.<\/p>\n Alessandro Bastoni promises to be a world-class signing for Manchester United. At \u00a360 million, a transfer for a player for his calibre would be a very good investment, especially given that he is not only strong without the ball, but in possession too.<\/p>\n With the ball at his feet, the Inter Milan star is composed and possesses a good passing range. He can even make line-breaking passes, and against teams that press high up in the Premier League<\/a>, it will be a valuable asset to have.<\/p>\n Bastoni, 27, reads the game very well and makes ideally timed challenges, while his ability to intercept crosses into the box and win aerial duel makes him a dominance presence in the box, who can easily justify a significant investment in his services.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
<\/a><\/div>\nBastoni a top quality signing<\/h2>\n
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