Liverpool will have to pay as much as £60million to sign Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni.
Pete O’Rourke has revealed on his podcast that the 25-year-old has now emerged as one of the club’s top targets ahead of the summer transfer window.
He is believed to come in and immediately challenge for a regular place, while also being a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk.
Van Dijk, 33, is yet to agree a new deal at Anfield เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย and will leave the club in June as Liverpool’s current situation has seen no progress in talks over a new deal.
However, Inter have no intention of losing their star player this summer and see him as a key part of Simone Inzaghi’s long-term plans.
Bastoni contract expires in 2028, which puts the Nerazzurri in a good position to reject any interest in him and he is unlikely to put pressure on the club to move.
Arne Slot’s side are looking to sign a new defender this summer. With Football Ufabet reporting the Reds will sign a new centre-back no matter what Van Dijk’s future holds.
Bastoni’s age, experience and quality tick all the boxes and make him a top target for Liverpool in that position.
This comes alongside interest in Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Bournemouth’s Dean Housen.