After weeks of intense speculation, multiple reliable sources have confirmed that Chelsea have tabled a concrete offer for Alessandro Bastoni, the Inter defender who has been catching the eye this year. The bid signals the first move in what could be intense negotiations - with the team said to be reluctant to let an important player go unless his valuation is met. The transfer remains in progress, and with no other clubs involved, Chelsea look to be negotiating from a comfortable position. Across the season 25/26, Chelsea have let in 8 goals in 6 (1.33 per game), about average in the Premier League. Alessandro Bastoni would be expected to give them some extra stability and depth for the tougher stretches of the season. Inter have also been linked with Antonio Nusa, Mason Greenwood and Rasmus Winther Hojlund while Chelsea are reportedly monitoring Rico Lewis, Antonio Silva and Piero Hincapie. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.