Man Utd ‘enquire about Bastoni’ as they begin work over transfer for £50m-rated Inter defender and Tottenham target

MANCHESTER UNITED have enquired about the possibility of signing Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, according to reports.

The 23-year-old centre-back has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham.

Spurs boss Antonio Conte is keen to bring him to North London, but he will now have to fend off competition from Man Utd.

According to , the Red Devils have opened up a dialogue with Inter in an attempt to snatch the defender away from Tottenham.

It comes after a difficult season for United's centre-backs - with Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane failing to form a solid partnership.

And back-up defenders Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly and Phil Jones have struggled to secure a consistent run in the team, meaning new boss Erik ten Hag is set to dip into the transfer market.

Bastoni has spoken about his future and failed to rule out a move.

Speaking to , he said: “I have two years of my contract with Inter, so I am relaxed. The club hasn’t told me anything.

“I am just waiting to go on vacation after this and then start pre-season with Inter.”

Spurs still seems the logical option for Bastoni given he played under Conte at Inter.

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The pair won the Serie A title together in 2021 - Inter's first league triumph in 11 years.

And the Lilywhites also offer something that United do not - Champions League football.

Tottenham edged fourth place in the Premier League ahead of Arsenal, with Man Utd 13 points adrift in sixth.

As a result, Ten Hag's men will be competing in the Europa League next season.