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Liverpool are monitoring Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni as they seek defensive reinforcements after missing out on Marc Guéhi, who joined Manchester City, with the Italian international valued at approximately €80 million by the Serie A club.
Liverpool Tracking €80 Million-Rated Inter Milan Defender Alessandro Bastoni
The Italian international has established himself as one of the best defenders in European football and is reportedly open to a transfer this year. Liverpool are keeping tabs on the Inter Milan star as they look to add quality to their defensive unit following their failure to secure Guéhi’s signature.
Bastoni represents a premium option for Liverpool’s backline, with Inter Milan expected to demand a fee of around €80 million for the defender. The Italian outfit will not want to lose one of their key players easily, particularly given his status as one of the best defenders in world football according to the report.
Liverpool are also considering Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck as an alternative defensive target. The German defender has been linked with an exit from Dortmund in recent months, providing Liverpool with multiple options as they assess their summer transfer strategy.
Any potential move for Bastoni is highly unlikely to materialize in January, as Inter Milan will not want to sell a key player in the middle of the season. Liverpool will likely have to wait until the summer transfer window to complete any deal for the Italian defender, with both Bastoni and Schlotterbeck described as impressive on the ball and ideal additions given Liverpool’s style of play.
