Liverpool managed an important comeback this season after beating Aston Villa in the Premier League and Real Madrid in the most anticipated Champions League match of the week, but their poor form ultimately prevented the Reds from taking greater precautions to prepare for the upcoming transfer window. Against this backdrop, a well-known player in Italy has caught the eye of Arne Slot's team.
According to information released by the Spanish press, Liverpool is considering a significant investment, potentially reaching €100 million, in an attempt to secure the signing of defender Alessandro Bastoni, a key player in Inter Milan's defense.
After focusing on strengthening their offense in the previous transfer window, the Reds turned their attention to restructuring their defense. Bastoni, 26, considered one of the top defenders in world football, was established as the team's priority target.
Liverpool bets big on Inter Milan defender
The Merseyside club's board believes that the Italian defender would be a crucial signing not only to strengthen the team immediately, but also to serve as one of the pillars of the long-term project under coach Arne Slot. The urgency in seeking a world-class defender is motivated by factors such as Giovanni Leoni's injury, uncertainty over Ibrahima Konaté's future, and the assessment that Virgil van Dijk is not at his peak.
Bastoni, who stood out at Atalanta before joining Inter in 2018, has a contract with the Italian team until the summer of 2028. Despite this, Liverpool is reportedly preparing a €100 million offer to try to get him out of Milan as early as the January transfer window.
For the transfer to go ahead, Liverpool will face the challenge of persuading Inter Milan to release one of their most valuable players and, crucially, will have to convince Bastoni himself that the project at Anfield is ideal for the continuation of his career, as well as overcoming likely competition from other big clubs. The Reds' interest is intense, although negotiations are still in the early stages.