'I think': Fabrizio Romano shares what it would take to get Bastoni out of Inter after Liverpool links
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If he does, there have been claims that the Reds could make a big-money move for Micky van de Ven, Tottenham’s lightning-quick Dutchman. Meanwhile, Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni has previously been mentioned as a possible dream signing as well.This summer promises to be a big one for both players, and journalist Fabrizio Romano has now offered an update to suggest that the two possible Liverpool targets could both be available for transfer at the right, very steep price.Bastoni would cost ‘big’ fee, Van den Ven could leave tooBastoni has once again been a key player for Inter this season as they sit 10 points clear at the top of Serie A.
Meanwhile, while he admitted a deal with Inter would be ‘difficult,’ he did not shut the door on the possibility.Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Victor Osimhen keen to avoid Liverpool’s Galatasaray ‘revenge’ in Champions League last-16“For Inter Bastoni is an absolutely crucial player, they would ask I think for big, big, big money,” said the transfer expert. At the moment there is an appreciation [from Barcelona] but nothing else.”Meanwhile, Romano claimed that for Van de Ven, it will likely be one of the Dutchman or Cristian Romero who exits Spurs this summer.“I think at Tottenham there is a situation to clarify with the centre-backs,” he said.
Who should be Liverpool’s top centre-back target after missing out on Marc Guehi? Several clubs are following these situations.”Bastoni is worth the money for LiverpoolIf Liverpool are looking to go big on a centre-back who can replace Konate and immediately start next to Virgil van Dijk, then these two would be the outstanding options.It is likely that similar money would need to be parted with in order to get them to sign, and in that respect Liverpool may see the younger Van de Ven as the more viable option.However, in the opinion of RTK, Bastoni is the gold standard for centre-backs not named Virgil van Dijk in Europe at the moment.Whatever fee Inter are looking for, it is likely that the 26-year-old would be worth it.