{"id":38047,"date":"2026-01-19T02:33:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T07:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/liverpool-plan-to-sign-van-dijk-like-replacement-for-guehy-for-87m\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T02:33:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T07:33:35","slug":"liverpool-plan-to-sign-van-dijk-like-replacement-for-guehy-for-87m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/liverpool-plan-to-sign-van-dijk-like-replacement-for-guehy-for-87m\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool plan to sign &#8216;Van Dijk-like&#8217; replacement for Guehy for \u00a387m"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/liverpool-plan-to-sign-van-dijk-like-replacement-for-guehy-for-87m\/#Liverpool_aim_to_replace_Guehi\" >Liverpool aim to replace Guehi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/liverpool-plan-to-sign-van-dijk-like-replacement-for-guehy-for-87m\/#Why_Bastoni_is_a_good_replacement_for_Guehi\" >Why Bastoni is a good replacement for Guehi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/liverpool-plan-to-sign-van-dijk-like-replacement-for-guehy-for-87m\/#%E2%80%98This_player_is_20_years_old_%E2%80%93_Liverpool_preparing_secret_January_contract\" >&#8216;This player is 20 years old&#8217; &#8211; Liverpool preparing secret January contract<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>It would be no exaggeration to say that this season has been something of a disaster for Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Sure, Arne Slott&#8217;s side still have a chance to win the FA Cup and maybe the Champions League, but their Premier League title defense is over for a while.<\/p>\n<p>To make matters worse, one of their top summer targets, Marc Guehi, has agreed to join Manchester City.<\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s not all doom and gloom, and if reports are to be believed, Liverpool have identified a potential dream replacement, someone who has been compared to William Saliba.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"liverpool-target-guehi-alternative\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_aim_to_replace_Guehi\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Liverpool aim to replace Guehi<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool made a big splash in the summer, spending huge sums of money to sign the likes of Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.<\/p>\n<p>It also appeared that Guehi&#8217;s services had been secured on deadline day, but Crystal Palace withdrew at the last minute.<\/p>\n<p>In the months that followed, the Englishman remained linked with the likes of Arsenal and City, as well as the Reds, and ultimately joined this month.<\/p>\n<p>Losing out on a defender of Guehi&#8217;s quality is far from ideal at the moment, but fans don&#8217;t need to worry too much as the club appear to be looking to sign a player who would be a great replacement.<\/p>\n<p>At least that&#8217;s according to a recent report from TEAMtalk, which claims Liverpool are interested in Alessandro Bastoni.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, things are looking up for the Merseysiders as reports reveal that the Italy international is open to leaving Inter Milan this year.<\/p>\n<p>It is unclear how much it will cost to sign the centre-back, but Liverpool are reportedly planning an \u00a387m move for him towards the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>    Still, Bastoni is exactly the player Liverpool should be looking at, especially since he would be the perfect replacement for Guehi.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-bastoni-would-be-a-good-guehi-alternative\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Bastoni_is_a_good_replacement_for_Guehi\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Bastoni is a good replacement for Guehi<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, what Guehi has over Bastoni is his experience and knowledge of the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>All told, the Englishman has made 152 appearances in all competitions, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists.<\/p>\n<p>But just because the Italian has never played for England doesn&#8217;t mean he is inexperienced.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, the Inter star has even more experience of top-level football than the former Chelsea treasure.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the 26-year-old has played 228 games in Serie A for Inter, Atalanta and Parma, as well as 52 in the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>If that wasn&#8217;t enough, he has also won 41 senior caps for Italy compared to 26 for City and England, and also played a small role in his country&#8217;s victory at Euro 2020.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to his impressive experience, the Casalmaggiore-born giant is also someone who, like Guehi and Saliba, thrives with the ball at his feet.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, in October 2024, content creator Nieve Petruzziello claimed that the Italian centre-back is &#8220;as good as Van Dijk or Saliba&#8221; in this regard.<\/p>\n<p>That may sound hyperbolic, but if you look at his underlying numbers, you&#8217;ll see that&#8217;s actually not the case.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Bastoni&#8217;s scouting report<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>statistics<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>around 90<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>percentile<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>assist<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>xA: Expected assist<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>key pass<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.92<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Pass into the penalty area<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.46<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Cross into the penalty area<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.57<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>cross<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Actions that create shots<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.33<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>bring it to the final third<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.91<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Carry into the penalty area<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 2%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>progressive carry<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.91<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 3%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Action to create a goal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 4%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Tackle (3rd time)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 5%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>carry<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>54.94<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Top 5%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><em>All stats via FBref<\/em><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>According to FBref, he ranks in the top 1% of centre-backs in Europe&#8217;s top five leagues for assists, key passes, crosses, passes into the penalty area and carries into the final third, all with 90 points.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, the Italian monster can not only do all the dirty work that defenders have to do, but he can and will play a key role in the team&#8217;s build-up play, much like the Gunners&#8217; star centre-back.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it won&#8217;t be easy to get this deal done, but Liverpool should do everything in their power to sign Bastoni this year. 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