Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are all reportedly keen to sign Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni during this summer's transfer window.
The 23-year-old has again been a vital player for his Italian club this season, featuring on 30 occasions in all competitions, contributing five assists in the process.
There is currently widespread speculation surrounding his future at Inter, though, as his current deal is due to expire next summer, and there are no signs that an extension is close.
A recent report claimed that Bastoni is looking for around €5m (£4.4m) per year to sign a new deal at San Siro.
However, Inter are not prepared to pay the salary that the Italy international wants, which could lead to him leaving the club during this summer's transfer window.
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According to Calciomercato, three Premier League clubs are interested in Bastoni, with Man City, Chelsea and Tottenham all keen to sign him during the summer transfer window.
The report claims that Man City view the Italian as a possible replacement for Aymeric Laporte, who could be on his way out of the Etihad Stadium ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
Meanwhile, Chelsea allegedly view Bastoni as an alternative to Josko Gvardiol, as the Blues could be priced out of a move for the RB Leipzig centre-back during the summer market.
Spurs have long been linked with the Italian, and it had been thought that Antonio Conte was driving the interest, with the club not so convinced.
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However, it is understood that the North London outfit are still planning to move for Bastoni this summer despite the recent departure of Conte.
Bastoni arrived at Inter from Atalanta BC in 2017, and he has represented the club on 148 occasions in all competitions, scoring 13 goals and registering 13 assists in the process.
The defender recently revealed that he had "some contact" with Tottenham last summer, but he ultimately decided to remain at San Siro.
"There was some contact with Tottenham last summer, it's true but I'm happy with my choice. I'm happy here at Inter," Bastoni told Corriere dello Sport at the time.
The Italian has featured on 21 occasions in Serie A this season, while he has also played seven times in the Champions League, with Inter preparing for their upcoming quarter-final against Benfica.
Matt Law
