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Alessandro Bastoni Transfer from Inter to Liverpool
According to Mundo Deportivo, Liverpool have identified Inter's Alessandro Bastoni for the summer transfer window opening in July next year. Liverpool have allocated around 100 million euros to buy the Italian defender, and the amount is believed to be enough to receive approval from Inter if the transfer is structured correctly. Bastoni has a contract with the Serie A club until the summer of 2028.
According to Italian outlet Ilgiorno, Liverpool are preparing a €100m (£88m / $116m) bid for Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni in 2026, though it is not specified whether this will be in January or the summer. Spanish outlets also reportedly made similar claims earlier this week. Separately, TEAMtalk transfer insider Fraser Fletcher confirmed that Liverpool are admirers of Bastoni. Fletcher stated that Bastoni is very happy at Inter and would only move for the right project. Fletcher also stated that the Premier League interests him and there is interest from England. Fletcher also said that Liverpool and Tottenham have both extensively scouted the player. Fletcher also said that Manchester City and Manchester United both have him shortlisted.
Il Giorno reports that Inter's management is considering the future of Alessandro Bastoni due to an expected large offer from England. The offer is reportedly from Liverpool and for 100 million.
According to Fabrizio Romano and Caught Offside, Liverpool are prepared to bid 100 million euros to sign Alessandro Bastoni from Inter after the season and the World Cup. The report states that Bastoni is the top name on Liverpool's list. Inter considers Bastoni unsellable for any price, and the player also appears to share the desire to stay in Milan.
According to Team Talk, Liverpool are focused on reinforcing their defence and have identified Alessandro Bastoni of Inter Milan as their chosen player. The report describes the 25-year-old as one of the most promising centre-backs in Europe, who combines power, tactical intelligence, and excellent ball distribution. The report adds that Liverpool view him as the natural successor to Virgil van Dijk and are prepared to offer around €80 million to sign him.
Liverpool must pay a huge fee to sign Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni this summer, who has been earmarked as a potential replacement for Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool believe Bastoni will immediately improve their starting XI and he is among their leading targets ahead of the summer transfer window. Reports from Spain claimed Liverpool would be willing to spend over £60m on the talented defender.
Liverpool are reportedly preparing to offer €75 million for Alessandro Bastoni, aiming to bolster their defence with his addition. The Reds consider Bastoni as a crucial component to enhance their backline. According to the report, Bastoni's stability and proficiency in ball play are said to complement Arne Slot’s tactical approach. However, doubts have been raised about the credibility of the source, Fichajes, prompting Liverpool fans to await confirmation from other outlets. This is not the first instance of Liverpool's interest in Bastoni, as they were reportedly monitoring him in August 2024.
Liverpool are willing to spend €300m (£250m) on three top-level summer signings, including Inter's Alessandro Bastoni.
Liverpool has shown interest in signing Alessandro Bastoni, but he has shown loyalty to Inter and rejected their approaches. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, despite being tempted by Premier League clubs, Bastoni has consistently refused to leave Inter.
Liverpool have been tracking Inter's Alessandro Bastoni as a potential defensive signing. The interest comes amid Liverpool's need for a long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk, who is nearing the end of his contract.
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