[Liverpool](https://walkon.com/) are going to be active in the summer 2026 transfer window again, because even though they spent a lot of money to improve their attacking positions last summer, they didn’t really do a whole lot about their defense.
The new fullback signings haven’t worked out so far, while Giovanni Leoni looked promising as a young backup center back but did suffer a serious injury to start the 2025/26 season.
Marc Guehi as an Ibrahima Konate replacement isn’t yet a guarantee, and while the Reds are highly favored to sign the Crystal Palace star over clubs like real Madrid, they may also want another player alongside the England international.
Enter Alessandro Bastoni, who is one of the best center backs in the world and is coming off a second Champions League Final in three years. The world-class passer of the ball is entering his prime, and Liverpool are interested.
Per a report from Football Insider, Inter Milan have told the Reds that they want at least 80 million pounds in exchange for Bastoni before they even consider opening transfer discussions for their most prized player.
It’s a hefty fee for Liverpool to spend on any player, even a center back, after they spent so much last summer. So they would have to think carefully about if Bastoni is worth it, given Guehi would be free.
Joe Soriano is the editor of _The Trivela Effect_ and a FanSided Hall of Famer who has covered world football since 2010. He’s led top digital communities like _The Real Champs_ (Real Madrid) and has run sites covering Tottenham, Liverpool, Juventus, and Schalke. He also helped manage _NFL Spin Zone_ and _Daily DDT,_ covering the NFL and pro wrestling.