Liverpool transfer round-up: Gnabry interest, Alessandro Bastoni contact and more

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The latest Liverpool transfer news involves Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni and Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry.We are now in the final international break of the year, with attention quickly turning towards the January transfer window.Liverpool had a busy summer, but there could still be more business conducted at Anfield in 2026.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. We have now rounded up all the latest transfer news regarding Arne Slot’s side from the last few days.Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty ImagesThe Reds are looking to sign a new centre-back in 2026, with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi a potential option as he prepares to leave Selhurst Park for free at the end of the campaign.This week, another name has emerged, with Rousing The Kop learning that Liverpool have been contacted over Alessandro Bastoni, who could leave Inter Milan next year.The defender may be available for somewhere in the region of £80m-100m, though it’s our understanding that the Reds are not currently preparing an offer for him.Bournemouth and Liverpool have already done transfer business in 2025, with Milos Kerkez moving to Anfield and Ben Gannon-Doak heading in the opposite direction.Cherries chief Tim Bezbatchenko has now commented on players leaving to join Liverpool, admitting his club would not stand in the way.He said: “When a club like Real Madrid, Liverpool, PSG come in, and they’re competing for Champions League positions, who are we to say, no, you can’t go, you can’t fulfill your dream?“No, it wouldn’t be like that for all clubs, because not everyone is Real Madrid.

But there’s an opportunity and everybody wins, right?”His admission comes amid Liverpool’s interest in Antoine Semenyo, who is thought to have a release clause in his Bournemouth contract.Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty ImagesLiverpool interested in Serge GnabryReports in Italy this week have linked Liverpool with Serge Gnabry of Bayern Munich.It’s been claimed Serie A high-flyers Juventus were exploring a move for the German winger.However, their interest is understood to have died down as they expect competition from Liverpool, with whom they can’t compete on the financial front.Ibrahima Konate contract updateOn the outgoings front, it has been reported that Bayern Munich have made contact with Ibrahima Konate’s camp.The Frenchman is due to become a free agent at the end of June 2026, when his contract at Anfield expires.Rousing The Kop shared an update on Liverpool’s plan for Konate last week, confirming the Reds want to hold talks with the defender’s team about a new deal during the current break.