Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni as they plan for life after Virgil van Dijk, according to EPL Index.
With Van Dijk's long-term successor becoming an increasingly pressing issue at Anfield, the Reds are said to be exploring options at centre-back, and Bastoni has emerged as a serious target. The Italian international, regarded as one of Serie A's finest defenders, is understood to command a fee in the region of £70m should Liverpool move to sign him.
The report suggests this deal could prove central to Liverpool's succession planning at the back, as they look to build a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts once Van Dijk's influence eventually wanes. No formal approach has been confirmed, and any move for Bastoni would likely represent a major statement of intent from the club heading into future transfer windows.