Carlos Augusto looks more likely to leave Inter Milan than Alessandro Bastoni this summer, with the Brazil defender’s desire for guaranteed starts driving speculation over his future while Inter hold firm on their valuation of the Italy international.
According to L’Interista, Inter have made their Bastoni position clear.
No negotiations below €60-70 million, closer to €70 than €60.
Counter-offers involving players are not acceptable either.
The only names proposed so far have been attackers, and with Inter already well stocked up front, the question answers itself.
Carlos Augusto, however, presents a different scenario entirely.
Carlos Augusto Could Be Inter Milan’s Key Card In Deals With Roma & Atalanta
According to the reports, the former Monza man is unhappy with his role despite accumulating solid minutes this season.
Indeed, displacing Dimarco on the left is essentially impossible. Even if Bastoni were to leave, Inter would bring in a like-for-like starter rather than promote Carlos Augusto to the first team.
Furthermore, Inter would prefer to keep him. However, if he formally requests a transfer, the club would consider letting him go.
Both Roma and Atalanta monitor the situation closely, and that is significant for Inter beyond the transfer fee itself.
Therefore, Carlos Augusto could become a valuable bargaining chip in broader negotiations. Mancini, Koné and Palestra are among the players Inter want from clubs interested in the Brazilian.
Using him as leverage, rather than simply selling him, could help Inter unlock deals that pure cash negotiations might not.
