Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni.

The 25-year-old is one of the best central defenders in European football, and he has done quite well for the Italian club. His performances have attracted the attention of Liverpool.

According to Fichajes, the Premier League champions are hoping to sign the Italian defender during the January transfer window.

It will be interesting to see if Inter Milan are prepared to sell one of their best players in the middle of the season. Liverpool view him as the ideal long-term replacement for club captain Virgil van Dijk. Bastoni has been hailed as a defender who is “among the best”. 

It is no secret that Liverpool have been quite mediocre defensively this season. They need more quality at the back, and Bastoni would be a superb acquisition. The player is entering the peak years of his career, and this could be the right time for him to take the next step.

Joining Liverpool would help him fight for major trophies.

He has proven...