Alessandro Bastoni has never lacked suitors, but the threat to Inter could be more tangible than in the past, as Liverpool are reportedly ready to table a massive offer to lure him to the Premier League, Il Giorno informs (via Tuttomercatoweb).
The Reds have been trying to land a top-notch defender in recent windows and are eyeing the 26-year-old, who’s been elite since his second season at San Siro back in 2020/2021. He has racked up 271 appearances with the Nerazzurri, scoring 7 times and providing 28 assists, in addition to being rock-solid in the back.
Liverpool could tender up to €100M to tempt Bastoni and Inter. It’s been a while since the Italian runner-ups had to cash in on one of their linchpins. Their financial situation has drastically improved since the Oaktree fund takeover. Their deep Champions League runs under the new format have been highly beneficial too.
The center-back is under contract until 2028 and pockets €5.5M annually. While he’s in the upper echelon of salaries within the team, he’s far behind Lautaro Martinez (€9M), and also trails Nicolò Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Marcus Thuram, who clear the €6M threshold.
Our Take on Bastoni, Liverpool, and Inter
While he’d earn a lot more if he transferred, it’s basically an impossible deal. He’s highly committed to his current team and is still young-ish for a defender. The opportunity to move to England will be there if he ever wants to do it. It wouldn’t be surprising if the rumours were instrumental in initiating the talks for a new deal. He’s due for a raise, given the level of his performance and the monetary level reached by some of his teammates since his last renewal.
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