Liverpool's dream January transfer window - £100m star signs as defensive rebuild complete
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Liverpool have endured a disastrous start to the Premier League season and could look to rejuvenate their squad in the January windowIt's fair to say that Liverpool's title defence has been far from successful so far. Arne Slot shocked the Premier League last season, securing Liverpool's 20th top-flight title in his inaugural year at the helm.This was followed by a blockbuster summer transfer window with the Reds splashing out over £400 million, resulting in a flurry of players arriving and departing.
While there is plenty of speculation that Liverpool could swoop for the speedy winger in January, securing his services would reportedly set the Reds back around £75m.In - Alessandro BastoniReports suggest that following Giovanni Leoni's long-term injury and Ibrahima Konate's potential summer exit, Liverpool are eyeing defensive reinforcements ahead of the winter transfer window.The Reds have allegedly targeted Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, who remains tied down until 2028. It's claimed that Liverpool recognise his worth and are readying a bid of no less than £88m.Liverpool's unsuccessful chase of Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi has reportedly reignited their interest in Bastoni, who has earned praise from Italian legend Giorgio Chiellini as "one of the best defenders" in world football.In - Marc GuehiThe alternative to Bastoni is Palace skipper Guehi.
The Reds have already laid the foundations regarding the England defender and came within touching distance of securing him on transfer deadline day before Palace withdrew at the final moment.Whilst Slot could snap up the 25-year-old for nothing, the Reds are now anticipated to encounter competition from several Premier League rivals and Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid for Guehi's services.Bayern Munich and Barcelona are amongst the sides to have been mentioned, whilst Guehi himself has indicated he's comfortable regarding his future.Out - Ibrahima KonateThe Reds are grappling with a centre-back crisis due to Leoni's absence and rumours swirling around the potential exit of stalwart Joe Gomez. It's no secret that the Frenchman's performance this season has been less than stellar, and his contract is set to expire at the end of this season.Persistent links to Real Madrid continue unabated, but if Liverpool can secure deals for Guehi and Bastoni, then perhaps letting a player who might be eyeing a move to the Spanish capital go wouldn't be such an outlandish decision after all.Konate has been a faithful servant at Anfield, delivering several standout performances during last year's title-winning campaign.