Liverpool want to sign Inter Milan star in January

Liverpool have their sights on landing Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni when the transfer window reopens in the New Year, according to Fichajes.

The Merseyside giants had a brilliant start to the Premier League campaign with five wins on the bounce, but have since picked up only three points from five outings.

The pressure is on manager Arne Slot and he could be backed with a new centre-back in January. Fichajes claim that Bastoni has emerged as the top target for the Reds.

With Inter Milan's financial troubles, it is claimed that a package of around £88 million could persuade them to part ways with the Italian star this winter.

If Liverpool were to sign Bastoni, there could be a position shift for Virgil van Dijk, given the Italian is a left-footed centre-back, who operates from the left side.

Van Dijk may have to operate from the right-sided central defensive role if Slot decides to partner him alongside Bastoni and drop Ibrahima Konate to the bench.