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Agent lifts lid on Inter striker’s potential move to Arsenal

Arsenal’s search for a clinical new frontman has hit a significant roadblock following comments from the representative of Inter Milan starlet Pio Esposito. Despite Mikel Arteta’s reported admiration for the 20-year-old, the player's camp have moved quickly to distance themselves from a potential Premier League switch. The Gunners had identified the Italian as a high-potential addition to their attacking ranks, but the Nerazzurri appear determined to keep hold of their academy graduate.

FC Internazionale Milano v Arsenal FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7

Liverpool and Barcelona set for transfer battle over Serie A ace

Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Alessandro Bastoni, initiating contact over a potential summer move for the Inter Milan defender. With the Nerazzurri reportedly willing to accept a discounted fee of €50 million (£43m/$58m) to balance their books, the Reds have emerged as serious contenders alongside Barcelona. Arne Slot is scouring the market for defensive reinforcements, and the experienced Italy international has been identified as a priority target.

FC Internazionale v US Lecce - Serie A

Bastoni prioritises Barca move with Inter sale likely

Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni is reportedly eager to join Barcelona this summer. The Italian giants are prepared to sell their prized centre-back for a massive fee to balance their books. Despite having a contract until 2028, recent controversies and mounting pressure at the San Siro have accelerated his potential departure to the Spanish top flight.

FC Internazionale Milano v FK Bodo/Glimt - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg

Barcelona plotting Bastoni transfer swoop as Inter set price tag

Barcelona have reportedly identified Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni as a primary defensive target for the upcoming summer transfer window. Following their failure to adequately replace Inigo Martinez last year, sporting director Deco has prioritised the acquisition of a top-tier, left-sided centre-back. While the Italian international fits the club's desired profile perfectly, a potential deal hinges on the Catalan giants navigating their ongoing financial constraints.

Frequently asked questions

West Ham United were founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C, later renamed to West Ham United in 1900.

British businessman David Sullivan owns 38.8% stake in the club and co-owns West Ham with David Kretinsky of 1890s Holdings (27%), Vanessa Gold of Family Trust (25.1%), J. Albert Smith of WHU LLC (8%) and other investors (1.1%).

West Ham United play all their home games at the London Stadium, moving from their former home venue Boleyn Ground in 2016, which served the club's base for over a century. There are plans to expand London Stadium's capacity to 67,000.

The London Stadium has a capacity of 62,500, making it London's fourth-largest stadium.

West Ham have won five major honours during their history, which includes three FA Cups as well as the 2022-23 UEFA Conference League.

West Ham United have never won the English top-flight. Their best-ever finish was third position in the 1985-86 season of the-then English first division.

Former English defender Billy Bonds is West Ham's leading appearance maker of all-time, featuring for the club in 799 games across 21 seasons.

With 326 goals in 505 games, Vic Watson is the greatest goalscorer in the history of West Ham United.

Bobby Moore, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole and Mark Noble are among West Ham's biggest-ever stars, with the London side also famously once managing to lure Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to the club.

Avram Grant, Alan Pardew, David Moyes, Gianfranco Zola, and Manuel Pellegrini are among the most acclaimed managers to have been at the helm for West Ham United.

West Ham United are nicknamed The Irons and The Hammers, a reference to the club's first name, Thames Ironworks F.C.