Overview
- Liverpool have identified Alessandro Bastoni as a leading option as they plan a defensive refresh, with at least one experienced centre-back expected to be pursued this summer.
- Inter are described as reluctant sellers who would only consider bids above £80m, and Bastoni remains tied to the club on a deal running to 2028.
- TEAMtalk’s claim, relayed by Yahoo, that Liverpool have lined up a move worth about £86.5m has not been independently confirmed and contrasts with Inter’s stated position.
- Reports also indicate Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven is viewed as a more attainable alternative, with Liverpool said to be in a strong position for the Dutch defender.
- Bastoni’s condition is under assessment after he went off in the Milan derby, with early indications pointing to a knock rather than a significant layoff.