Liverpool Make Enquiry for Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni as Barcelona Weigh Options

Overview

• Reports from Spain indicate Liverpool have asked about Bastoni, with Barcelona also pursuing the Inter centre-back and some outlets saying the player prefers the Catalan club.
• Fee expectations vary widely across reports, from a little over €50 million to about €100 million, with one claim suggesting Inter could accept around £43 million.
• Barcelona are evaluating Pau Torres and Nico Schlotterbeck as potential targets because of cost concerns, with one report noting Real Madrid currently lead the race for Schlotterbeck.
• Liverpool’s interest forms part of broader defensive planning that includes monitoring Nico Schlotterbeck and Micky van de Ven, with reported exploratory talks tied to uncertainty over their current back line.
• Bastoni’s contract is reported to run until 2028, strengthening Inter’s position, and there have been no confirmed bids or agreements announced.