Liverpool to pay €95m for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni

Liverpool are set to pay €95 million to sign Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, in a quest to boost their defensive ranks in the coming transfer window.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot had a bright start to life at Anfield, as he guided them to the Premier League title in his first season in charge. However, things have taken a new turn for the Reds in the ongoing campaign.

However, they have failed to replicate the same level of consistency that led to their title charge last season, and a lot of it is because of an unstable and inconsistent backline.

This has called for a significant investment to reinforce their defence, with the Italian defender Bastoni set to be in line for a move from Serie A to the Premier League.

According to a report from Fichajes, the Merseyside club are ready to invest €95 million to sign the 26-year-old Italian international.

Meanwhile, Liverpool may not be the only Premier League club keen on signing one of the best defenders in European football right now.

Earlier reports from Fichajes this month indicated that Tottenham Hotspur have also shown interest in signing the Inter defender, but are set to face stiff competition from fierce London rivals Chelsea, who are looking to revamp their squad in the coming months.

Bastoni linked with Spurs and Chelsea move

It further indicated that Spurs are set to hijack Chelsea’s move for the Inter star. Now, Slot’s side is reportedly ready to shell out a significant amount of €95 million to secure the signature of one of Europe’s most sought-after centre-backs.

Since joining Inter Milan in 2017, Bastoni has established himself as one of the world’s elite defenders. While his contract at the Serie A club runs until the summer of 2028, Liverpool are looking to prise him away.

Liverpool are far from satisfied with their defensive unit. With Ibrahima Konate’s long-term future in doubt and Virgil van Dijk entering the twilight of his career, the Reds are prepared to make a blockbuster investment to land Bastoni.

With van Dijk’s form dipping and his contract ticking down, Liverpool have accelerated plans to secure a world-class successor. The Reds view Bastoni as the ideal long-term replacement—the perfect profile to step into their club legend’s shoes.

Slot is seeking a commanding, elite centre-back to lead his defence—and Bastoni tops Liverpool’s wishlist, having been a standout performer for Inter for years.

The Reds are prepared to launch a €95m bid to bring the Italian to Anfield as early as January. While Liverpool are prepared to smash their transfer record for long-term target Bastoni, the big question remains: will Inter Milan sanction a mid-season exit for one of their cornerstone players?