Liverpool are prepared to splash out €95 million on a proven “leader” as they line up a replacement for a club legend.
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to spend €95 million to secure the signature of Inter Milan’s defensive lynchpin, Alessandro Bastoni.
Arne Slot enjoyed a dream start at Anfield, steering Liverpool to the Premier League title in his debut season as manager. However, the current campaign has not followed the same trajectory, with inconsistency proving costly for the Reds.
Much of that instability has been attributed to an unreliable defence, prompting the club to plan a major overhaul at the back. According to Fichajes, Liverpool are willing to make a substantial €95 million investment to strengthen their rearguard by targeting Bastoni.
Slot targets Bastoni
The Italy international has continued to develop impressively since arriving at Inter in 2017 and is now considered among the elite defenders in world football. Former World Cup winner Marco Materazzi has even described Bastoni as a “leader” from the moment he joined the Nerazzurri.
Despite being under contract until the summer of 2028, Liverpool are eager to test Inter’s resolve. Concerns over the defensive unit remain, with Ibrahima Konaté’s long-term future unclear and Virgil van Dijk approaching the latter stages of his career. As a result, the Reds are ready to commit heavily to a top-class successor.
Bastoni lined up as Van Dijk’s heir
In light of Van Dijk’s recent form and age profile, Liverpool are said to be planning ahead by identifying a world-class replacement for their iconic centre-back. Bastoni is viewed as an ideal candidate to step into that role.
Slot is keen to bring in a commanding, dependable defender to marshal his backline, and the Inter star has emerged as the club’s top priority after years of consistently high-level performances in Serie A. Liverpool are reportedly prepared to launch a €95 million bid in the winter transfer window to bring him to Anfield.
However, while the Merseyside club appear ready to break the bank, it remains to be seen whether Inter would agree to part ways with one of their most important players midway through the season.
