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Liverpool are willing to pay €95 million to sign Inter Milan’s defensive mainstay Alessandro Bastoni.
Arne Slott made an incredible start to life at Liverpool, leading them to the Premier League title in his first season in charge. However, things were not much better for the Reds in the ongoing campaign.
They haven’t been consistent enough, and a lot of that is due to a shaky and inconsistent backline. As a result, they are ready to invest heavily to strengthen their defence. The Merseyside club are willing to invest €95 million in the signing of Alessandro Bastoni, according to a report from Ficajes.
Arne Slott wants Alessandro Bastoni
The Italian international has gone from strength to strength since joining Inter in 2017. He is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world, and former World Cup winner Marco Materazzi believes Bastoni has been a “leader” from the day he arrived at the club.
His contract with the Serie A club runs until the summer of 2028, but Liverpool are keen to sign him. The Reds are not satisfied with the performance of their backline. With Ibrahima Konate’s future uncertain and Virgil van Dijk in the final stages of his career, they are prepared to invest heavily in Bastoni.
Bastoni replaces Van Dijk
Given Van Dijk’s recent performances, the Reds have decided to make a strategic move to bring in a world-class player to replace the club legend. They believe that the Italian international is the perfect member of their team.
Slott want a reliable and dominant centre-back to lead their backline, and Bastoni is their priority target after his incredible form for Inter in recent years. The Merseyside club are offering €95 million to bring him to Anfield in the winter transfer window.
The Reds are prepared to spend big to achieve their long-term defensive goals, but it will be interesting to see if Inter are willing to part ways with one of their best players midway through the season.
