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Chelsea, Manchester United, and Manchester City are all vying for the attention of one of Europe’s top defenders this season, setting the stage for a fierce competition. The Premier League trio are eager to lure Inter Milan into parting ways with their star center-back, Alessandro Bastoni, and are prepared to kick off a bidding war with a staggering €100 million offer.

While no frontrunner has emerged, reports from Spanish outlet Fichajes suggest that Bastoni’s destiny lies in the Premier League, given the substantial interest from English clubs. Manchester United sees him as a potential replacement for both Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire, with plans to offload both players in the upcoming summer and seeking a left-sided alternative like Lisandro Martinez, who has been sidelined due to injury issues this season.

Conversely, Chelsea views Bastoni as a long-term successor to Thiago Silva, anticipating the departure of the 39-year-old when his contract expires in the summer. Meanwhile, Manchester City, despite their significant investment in Josko Gvardiol last summer, see Bastoni as an opportunity to bolster their defensive options for the future, especially with Gvardiol primarily featuring at left-back this season.

However, Inter Milan is reluctant to part ways with their star defender. Leading Serie A with the fewest goals conceded this season and with Bastoni recently extending his contract for four more years, Inter has no intention of selling him. Since his €31 million arrival in 2017, Bastoni has become a vital part of Inter’s squad and is expected to play a crucial role in Italy’s European Championship campaign this summer.

Renowned for his exceptional passing, ball control skills, and aerial prowess, Bastoni has scored just four goals in nearly 200 appearances for Inter. While he was previously a target for Tottenham under Antonio Conte, the interest from the trio of Premier League clubs has persisted, and they may capitalize on the opportunity to acquire him, given his consistent improvement over the past few years.