Report: Liverpool handed chance to sign Barcelona's Alessandro Bastoni back-up who played under Arne Slot
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Liverpool are reportedly in the picture to sign Marcos Senesi as a free agent this summer.The Reds could be on the lookout for a new centre-back at the end of the season, with Ibrahima Konate’s future still uncertain.Konate is out of contract in June, and with Senesi’s Bournemouth deal also expiring, Liverpool have seemingly been offered the chance to take the Argentine to Anfield. Give me your SCORE PREDICTIONS for Saturday’s Man City clash 🔮 Who will book a place in the semi-final at Wembley?
Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images Liverpool in the mix to sign SenesiAs the latest reports suggest that Liverpool are confident of keeping Konate, they may not have a need to sign a new centre-back beyond the deal already agreed for Jeremy Jacquet.However, given the lack of time left on Konate’s contract, they must form a contingency plan. Alessandro Bastoni has been linked as part of that, but the Italian currently looks more likely to join Barcelona.
According to TeamTALK, though, Barca are currently unsure whether or not Bastoni is a legitimate target, and have shortlisted Senesi as a potential back-up to him.Photo by Jorge Horsted/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Arne Slot explains why Alexander Isak’s Liverpool situation is ‘even more complicated’ before Man City clashShould a move for Bastoni materialise, though, Barca will reportedly leave Senesi, who has been offered to numerous sides in the Premier League as well.Liverpool are said to be one of these, with Senesi’s camp claimed to have already approached the Reds, along with a host of other teams.Feedback on a Premier League deal is said to have been ‘overwhelmingly positive’, however it is not specified which club has taken the most active interest.Interestingly, Senesi is a known entity among powerbrokers at Liverpool, having played under Arne Slot for one season at Feyenoord before being signed by Richard Hughes with Bournemouth. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox