Liverpool are reportedly preparing a €100 million blockbuster bid for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, as manager Arne Slot looks to reinforce his backline ahead of the second half of the season.
According to reports from Italy, the Reds are ready to test Inter’s resolve with a massive offer once the January transfer window opens. Slot has identified the 25-year-old Italian international as a priority signing, believing Bastoni’s composure, passing ability, and defensive intelligence could transform Liverpool’s defence.
With Virgil van Dijk now in the latter stages of his career and injuries often disrupting Liverpool’s backline, Slot is determined to bring in a long-term partner capable of leading from the back. Bastoni, known for his ball-playing ability and tactical awareness, fits the profile perfectly.
The Italian defender has been a key figure in Simone Inzaghi’s Inter side, helping them dominate Serie A and impress in Europe. However, a €100m bid from Liverpool could prove too tempting for the Nerazzurri to refuse — especially if the player is open to a Premier League move.
Sources close to Anfield claim that Slot views Bastoni as the missing piece in his evolving project — a player who can combine the defensive solidity of Van Dijk with the technical quality needed to build play from the back.
If Liverpool manage to land Bastoni, it would mark one of the biggest defensive transfers in club history and send a strong message to rivals that Arne Slot’s rebuild is truly underway.
🗣️ “Bastoni would be a game-changer for Liverpool,” said one football pundit. “He’s exactly the kind of defender Slot loves — calm under pressure, intelligent, and with the passing range to start attacks.”
Fans are already buzzing at the prospect — and if this deal goes through, Liverpool’s defence could look unstoppable heading into the second half of the season.
