Liverpool presented with transfer opportunity as 'unhappy' Barcelona ready to U-turn

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The summer transfer window is firmly on the horizon, but despite the Premier League campaign not finishing yet, a transfer opportunity may have emerged for LiverpoolLiverpool may have a clear run to sign Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, should they choose to make a move for the star. The Italian international recently celebrated winning his third Serie A title.Despite his success, he has also been linked with a move to Barcelona at the end of the campaign.

Arne Slot's side have also been mentioned as an interested party, but challenging the Catalans for his signature would be difficult.However, reports from Spain are suggesting Hansi Flick's side are cooling their interest in the left-footed central defender. It claims the German boss is after a left-footed central defender, which the Italian is.However, he is also after a player who has strong recovery speed, with the Catalans deploying a terrifying high line.

However, if Flick has moved the goal posts, as has been claimed, his chances of a move to the Blaugrana will be slim.However, he may just be the player Slot is looking for. He's a valuable player for Inter and for Italy, a strong player, an incredible footballer, and we want him to stay."Bastoni has 43 international caps for his country and has won Serie A under Antonio Conte, Simone Inzaghi and, most recently, Cristian Chivu.Meanwhile, it's understood Ibrahima Konate is close to agreeing a new contract at Liverpool.