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Liverpool's Pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni Faces Setback as Inter Plans Extension
Liverpool's hopes of signing Italian centre-back Alessandro Bastoni have been challenged as Inter Milan is reportedly working on a contract extension. The proposed deal would keep Bastoni at Inter until 2030, thwarting Liverpool's plans to have him succeed Virgil van Dijk.
Liverpool's long-standing interest in Alessandro Bastoni has met a snag, according to Graeme Bailey at TEAMtalk. Inter Milan has reportedly begun discussing a contract extension with the 26-year-old Italian international. Inter Milan are not considering offers from other clubs for Bastoni. Bastoni's current contract extends to 2028 already. The new proposal would extend his stay at San Siro by at least two years. Liverpool had identified Bastoni, with 41 caps for Italy, as a primary target for their prospective new manager, Xabi Alonso.
Key Facts
- Inter Milan is actively pursuing a contract extension for Alessandro Bastoni.
- The proposed contract aims to keep Bastoni at Inter until 2030.
- Inter Milan is not entertaining offers from other clubs for Bastoni.
- Bastoni has 41 caps for the Italian national team.
- Liverpool had hoped Bastoni would be the long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk.
- Bastoni's current contract runs until 2028.
- Liverpool's interest in Bastoni has been known for months.
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Research Sources
- Vital Football — Liverpool transfer news: Plans to sign £69m defender dashed!