“If we want to stamp ourselves as victors in the Premier League, we just need him to protect Our backline. Our defense has always been our Achilles heel and he’s going to change that” – This is according to Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca as he is reportedly very keen on securing the signature of Serie A’s top defender.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is reportedly a strong admirer of Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni, with the defender also attracting interest from Tottenham’s sporting leadership. However, recent reports indicate the player is not currently interested in a move to either London club.

Bastoni, widely regarded as one of the world’s elite defenders, is a cornerstone for both Inter Milan and the Italian national team. The 26-year-old, a two-time Serie A champion and consecutive winner of the league’s best defender award, is at the peak of his career. His potential availability has drawn attention, particularly as Chelsea assess defensive options.

According to Italian media, both Maresca and Tottenham’s Fabio Paratici are enthusiastic about the prospect of signing Bastoni. Despite this interest, the same reports state that the player has already declined approaches from Chelsea and Tottenham, having also turned down lucrative offers from Saudi Arabian clubs last summer.

Bastoni’s focus appears to remain firmly on Inter Milan. It is reported that preliminary discussions about extending his current contract, which runs until 2028, are expected to commence soon. Having been with the club since 2017, Bastoni is said to be deeply committed to Inter and desires a long-term future there.

While Chelsea’s search for defensive reinforcements continues amid injury concerns, their pursuit of Bastoni seems unlikely to progress given the player’s current stance and commitment to his current club.