Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on the Inter Milan defender, Alessandro Bastoni. 

The 26-year-old is one of the finest defenders in Europe and football right now, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Liverpool. They have looked vulnerable at the back this season, and they need to improve in that area of the pitch.

In addition to that, Ibrahima Konate will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he has not signed an extension with the club. Liverpool will need to replace him properly.

The Italian could be the ideal fit for them. Apart from being a top-class defender, he is excellent with the ball at his feet. Liverpool will need someone like him in future when Virgil van Dijk decides to call it a day.

The 26-year-old has proven himself for club and country. He has the quality needed to do well in the Premier League, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool can get the deal done.

According to Mick Brown, Liverpool are keeping close tabs on the defender.

“Bastoni is a player I’ve always been a big admirer of,” he told Football Insider.

“He’s a fantastic defender and has been brilliant for Inter Milan for a long period of time now, so it’s no surprise these types of clubs are looking at him.

“Liverpool have been keeping a close eye on him because they see him as somebody who would be an improvement on what they’ve got at the moment.

“He would be a great asset to any club, and one I would certainly recommend they go for.

“They’re not sure what’s happening with Konate, that’s still very much up in the air, and Van Dijk hasn’t looked like his usual dominant self this season.

“So it’s the type of deal Liverpool have to be considering, because they have to be prepared for any possibility if they might need to bring players in.”

It will be interesting to see if Liverpool decides to follow up on their interest with an official offer to get the deal done. It will be difficult to convince the Italian club to sell the player. Bastoni is an indispensable asset for them, and they will not want to lose him easily.

Inter Milan could demand a premium for the defender, and Liverpool will have to wait until the end of the season to sign him.

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“İnter”in futbolçusu Alessandro Bastoni qış transfer dönəmində klubu tərk edə bilər.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, “Barselona” və “Liverpul” müdafiəçinin xidmətində maraqlıdır. Bu barədə İtaliya mətbuatı məlumat yayıb. Bastoni klubdan ayrılmağa müsbət yanaşır.

26 yaşlı futbolçu bu mövsüm A Seriyasında 14 oyunda meydana çıxıb. Onun “İnter”lə müqaviləsi 2028-ci ilin yayına kimidir.

Alessandro Bastoni has done quite well for Inter Milan, and Liverpool are interested in signing the player.

They believe that he could be the dream replacement for Virgil van Dijk. The 26-year-old Italian has established himself as one of the finest defenders in Italian football, and he has handed Liverpool a major boost.

Liverpool handed boost in Bastoni pursuit

According to a report from TEAMtalk, sources close to the player have confirmed that the Italian is open to moving abroad in 2026. He believes that he’s at the top of his game, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge. The development will be a huge encouragement to Liverpool, and it will be interesting to see if they can sign the player.

The source claimed: “Alessandro is happy at Inter, and in Italy, but at 26, there is the belief he might look to try his hand abroad. He is at the top of his game, and not many in the world currently compare to him.

“2026 is going to be a big year for him.”

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Alessandro Bastoni would be a coup

Van Dijk has been exceptional for the club since joining them from Southampton. Replacing him will not be an easy task. Liverpool will need a top-class player to fill the void left by him. The Italian could be perfect for them. Not only is he a quality defender, but he is also excellent with the ball at his feet, just like the Netherlands international.

He is likely to cost a lot of money, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool can get the deal done. It would be a masterstroke from them if they manage to sign the player.

The defender could be attracted to the idea of joining Liverpool as well. They managed to win the Premier League title last season, and they are among the biggest clubs in the world. They have been fighting for major trophies consistently, and they could help Bastoni fulfil his ambitions.

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Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan in the coming months. 

They will face competition from London rivals Chelsea, as per Fichajes, and it will be interesting to see where the Italian defender ends up. The 26-year-old has been outstanding for Inter Milan, and he is certainly one of the best defenders in European football right now.

The player is at the peak of his career, and he could improve both teams. Tottenham and Chelsea have looked vulnerable at the back this season, and they need to improve in that area of the pitch. The 26-year-old is not just a quality defender, but he is also excellent with the ball at his feet, and he will add control and composure to the side. The player has proven himself in Italy, and he could be open to taking a new challenge. The move to the Premier League could be an exciting opportunity for him.

The report claims that Fabio Paratici has recommended the defender to Tottenham, and it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to break the Bank for him.

Bastoni could be attracted to the idea of moving to the Premier League, but he will want to join a big club where he will be able to fight for major trophies. Chelsea or Tottenham will have to convince him of their ambitions.

If they can agree on a reasonable deal with the Italian club, the transfer could prove to be a masterstroke for both clubs. Bastoni is a top-class player who could transform both teams defensively.

Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal and Spanish champions Barcelona are monitoring his situation as well. It remains to be seen where the defender ends up eventually.

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