Liverpool transfer news as two-man shortlist to replace Virgil van Dijk revealed

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesTransfersThe latest Liverpool news and transfer rumors as the Reds search for a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk, while there is a claim about the club's search for a new wide forwardAlessandro Bastoni is being linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: 2026 Mattia Pistoia - Inter)Liverpool reportedly has Alessandro Bastoni and Nico Schlotterbeck on its list of possible replacements for Virgil van Dijk, whose Liverpool contract is due to expire next summer.Bastoni and Schlotterbeck are two names that Liverpool fans will be familiar with – as they have both been frequently linked with moves to Anfield in recent times.Inter Milan's Bastoni has been one of the best center-backs in Serie A for several years, while Schlotterbeck also continues to be linked with a move – despite signing a contract extension with Dortmund last month.Schlotterbeck has been great for Dortmund and recently penned an extension at the Westafalenstadion, tying him to Dortmund until 2031.That contract extension did not always look to be on the cards for the big German, who was being heavily linked with a transfer to Real Madrid earlier this year.READ MORE: Georginio Wijnaldum's World Cup dream over after uncomfortable phone callREAD MORE: Who is Sam Beukema? Liverpool targets $33M center-back transfer this summerFootball Insider reports that Schlotterbeck and Bastoni have both been earmarked as possible players to slot into the left-sided center-back role that Van Dijk plays in for the Reds.Bastoni, meanwhile, has a contract at Inter that runs until the summer of 2028.Both men would command significant transfer fees, but that may be what's required to have a chance of replacing one of the greatest center-backs in Liverpool's history.Meanwhile, Liverpool continues to be linked with a bid to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola, is the club continues its pursuit of fresh blood in attack.Bradley Barcola of PSG(Image: Eurasia Sport Images, Getty Images)The Reds have disappointed in all areas of the pitch this season, but the attackers have been particularly disappointing, with Hugo Ekitike the only player to hit double figures for goals in the Premier League this season.Ekitike's France teammate Barcola is no longer a guaranteed starter for PSG, and a move to Liverpool might appear to him as he looks to kick on in his career.TEAMtalk reports that Barcola's representatives are exploring the possibility of the player moving on.Liverpool is said to be among the most "attentive" clubs over Barcola's situation, as the Reds reportedly target two new wide players during this summer's transfer window.Despite Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue commanding the two wide spots in PSG's team, the French giant is keen for Barcola to stay – but a squad role is unlikely to placate a player of Barcola's caliber.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfers