Liverpool are considering the move of Inter Milan central defender Alessandro Bastoni ahead of a possible summer move to the Italian.
Tuesday night’s disastrous Champions League defeat against Real Madrid has fueled calls for Jürgen Klopp to add reinforcements to his backline at the end of the season, with Fitajes now (via catch offside) , claims Klopp, 23, is interested. In Anfield outfit.
With Ibo Konate missing the last four games due to injury and Virgil van Dijk returning from a hamstring injury last week, they have struggled to forge a stable partnership at the heart of their defense.
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Joe Gomez had an unforgettable night against the La Liga giants and Joel Matip is far from his best so far this season.
Strengthening the midfield is the club’s top priority, but they won’t be disappointed if a new central defender arrives at Merseyside in the summer.
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has urged the club that it’s time for a ‘massive reset’ at Anfield for next season, suggesting six new deals are needed.
Bastoni is a true Italian international, having made 26 appearances for Inter this season (in all competitions), scoring five goals in the process.
His towering presence and strength would certainly come in handy in the Premier League, but with his current deal at San Siro running until next summer, the Serie A giants will have a significant stake in his services. I may ask for a fee.Please send him to England before that.
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