Real Madrid Face Al Hilal Challenge in Race to Sign Inter Star Alessandro Bastoni

Real Madrid's pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni has become more complicated after Al Hilal entered the race for the highly rated Inter Milan defender. Despite strengthening their back line with several new arrivals this summer, manager Jose Mourinho is still determined to add another elite center-back to increase competition within his squad.

Bastoni has emerged as one of Madrid's top defensive targets, but the Spanish giants are no longer the only club monitoring his situation. Reports suggest Al Hilal have identified the Italian international as a priority, with head coach Simone Inzaghi eager to reunite with the player after their successful spell together at Inter Milan.

Neither club has a clear path to completing the transfer. Al Hilal must first free up a foreign-player slot before making an official move, while Real Madrid are also waiting for changes within their own squad. The club is expected to delay any new signing in central defense until at least one current defender leaves the Santiago Bernabéu.

Madrid may still hold an important advantage if negotiations reach the final stage. Bastoni is reportedly more interested in joining the Spanish giants should he decide to leave Inter. However, convincing the Italian club to sell remains a major obstacle, especially because the defender is not actively seeking an exit.

Inter Milan are believed to value Bastoni at around €75 million, making any transfer a significant financial commitment. With Al Hilal closely monitoring the situation and Madrid still needing to resolve outgoing transfers, the competition for one of Europe's most sought-after defenders could intensify before the summer transfer window closes.