{"id":3494,"date":"2026-01-18T19:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T11:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/18\/transfer-rumours-news-liverpool-eyeing-inter-defender-bastoni\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T19:33:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T11:33:01","slug":"transfer-rumours-news-liverpool-eyeing-inter-defender-bastoni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/18\/transfer-rumours-news-liverpool-eyeing-inter-defender-bastoni\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer rumours, news: Liverpool eyeing Inter defender Bastoni"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-meta\"><span class=\"timestamp \">Jan 18, 2026, 06:00 AM ET<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Liverpool are looking to strengthen their defensive options with the signing of Inter Milan <strong>Alessandro Bastoni<\/strong>while the defender of Juventus <strong>Pierre Kalulu<\/strong> looking at Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forwarding home page | Winter distances for men | Women&#8217;s grades<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>EXPORTS TO VIEW<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flourish-embed flourish-table\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/47649260\/visualisation\/27077905?2490397\"><\/div>\n<h2>Trending rumours<\/h2>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0118%2Fr1602190_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0118%2Fr1602190_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0118%2Fr1602190_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0118%2Fr1602190_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img class=\" lazyload lazyload\" data-image-container=\".inline-photo\" height=\"320\" width=\"570\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"photoCaption\">Alessandro Bastoni has been a key player for Inter in their run to the UEFA Champions League final over the past three seasons. <cite>Nicol\u00c3\u00b2 Campo\/LightRocket via Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8211; Defender of Inter Milan <strong>Alessandro Bastoni<\/strong> He emerged as Liverpool&#8217;s target after the club missed out on signing Manchester City <strong>Marc Gu\u00e9hi<\/strong>TEAMtalk reports. The 26-year-old Italian, who has two and a half years left on his contract, is reportedly very interested in the idea of \u200b\u200bexploring abroad. Another name high on Liverpool&#8217;s centre-back list is Borussia Dortmund&#8217;s Nico Schlotterbeck, who is expected to move on after the FIFA World Cup this summer.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are all eyeing a deal for the Juventus defender <strong>Pierre Kalulu<\/strong>according to Calciomercato. The Frenchman moved to Juve on a permanent basis last summer, having enjoyed a loan move to the club from Serie A rivals AC Milan last season. Calciomercato report that the 25-year-old could be signed for \u20ac30 million, although it is unlikely that he will continue until the end of the season.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline editorial float-r\" data-behavior=\"article_related\">\n<h2 class=\"editorial-title\">Editor&#8217;s Choice<\/h2>\n<p>2 Related<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8211; Chelsea are ready to pay 50 million euros for the 20-year-old defender <strong>Jeremy Jacquet<\/strong>according to RMC Sport. The Rennes youngster has been linked with a number of clubs this month, although Chelsea appear to be the strongest. It is believed that his club will demand a transfer fee in excess of \u20ac60 million, as he has a contract until 2029 with no release clause. Jacquet, a France Under-21 international, has been a fixture in Ligue 1 this season, featuring in all but two of Rennes&#8217; games in the competition so far.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Republic of Ireland striker <strong>Evan Ferguson<\/strong> is on Napoli&#8217;s winter shortlist, reports Corriere dello Sport. The 21-year-old, on loan at AS Roma from Brighton &#038; Hove Albion this season, could be on the move, with Napoli looking to sign a new striker this month. Ferguson has five goals in 16 league games this season. Meanwhile, Nicolo Schira reports that Chelsea have offered Napoli an opportunity to sign him <strong>Raheem Sterling<\/strong>who has been absent from the team&#8217;s plans for the entire season.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The Tottenham Hotspur board is arguing that it has given it a manager <strong>Thomas Frank<\/strong> another game to try and save his job, according to the Independent. Saturday&#8217;s 2-1 defeat at home to West Ham United sparked talk of &#8220;getting fired early&#8221; from Spurs fans, however, the team still have a chance to finish in the top eight of the Champions League in the league with two games remaining, starting with Tuesday&#8217;s visit of Borussia Dortmund, leaving little time between games to make a change in the dugout.<\/p>\n<h2>TAKE A PROFESSIONAL<\/h2>\n<div data-behavior=\"video_scroll\" class=\"contentItem__content contentItem__content--media-card contentItem__content--fullWidth contentItem__content--inline\">\n<figure data-video=\"watch,640,360,47643823\" data-cerebro-id=\"696c17de964815500caf4233\" data-title=\"Ogden questions how Slot will deal with Mo Salah's Liverpool return\" class=\"media-wrapper_image video\" data-source=\"espn\"><picture class=\"media-wrapper_image\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2026%2F0117%2Fdm_260117_COM_SOC_Analysis_Ogden_questions_how_Slot_will_deal_with_Mo_Salahs_Liverpool_return_20260117_GL%2Fdm_260117_COM_SOC_Analysis_Ogden_questions_how_Slot_will_deal_with_Mo_Salahs_Liverpool_return_20260117_GL.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;h=360&amp;cquality=80&amp;format=jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2026%2F0117%2Fdm_260117_COM_SOC_Analysis_Ogden_questions_how_Slot_will_deal_with_Mo_Salahs_Liverpool_return_20260117_GL%2Fdm_260117_COM_SOC_Analysis_Ogden_questions_how_Slot_will_deal_with_Mo_Salahs_Liverpool_return_20260117_GL.jpg&amp;w=335&amp;cquality=80, https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2026%2F0117%2Fdm_260117_COM_SOC_Analysis_Ogden_questions_how_Slot_will_deal_with_Mo_Salahs_Liverpool_return_20260117_GL%2Fdm_260117_COM_SOC_Analysis_Ogden_questions_how_Slot_will_deal_with_Mo_Salahs_Liverpool_return_20260117_GL.jpg&amp;w=670&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img class=\" lazyload lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><span class=\"video-play-button\" data-id=\"47643823\">play<\/span><figcaption class=\"media-caption\">\n<p>1:52<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"contentItem__contentWrapper\">\n<p>Ogden asks how Slot will cope with Mo Salah&#8217;s return to Liverpool<\/p>\n<p class=\"contentItem__subhead\">Mark Ogden talks about Arne Slot&#8217;s future at Liverpool with Mohamed Salah&#8217;s return from AFCON imminent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>SOME rumours<\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Manchester United are keen to sign the Portuguese midfielder <strong>Ruben Neves<\/strong>he is out of contract at Al Hilal at the end of the season, in the final weeks of the winter window. (Football Insider)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Chelsea set to miss Celtic target <strong>David Datro Fofana<\/strong> from his loan spell with Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk, as they look to keep the Ivory Coast striker on a permanent deal this month. (Football Insider)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Newcastle United have registered their interest in the Inter Milan defender <strong>Stefan de Vrij<\/strong>. (Football Insider)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Girona and Valencia are showing interest in signing the Brighton &#038; Hove Albion defender <strong>Diego Coppola<\/strong> with a loan. (Matteo Moretto)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; There is a full agreement in place for Be\u015fikta\u015f to sign the Wolverhampton Wanderers defender <strong>Emmanuel Agbadou<\/strong>. The transfer fee is expected to be around 11.5 million euros. (Footmercato)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Schalke 04 are looking at a winter move for the Fiorentina striker <strong>Edin Dzeko<\/strong>. Intense negotiations continue, with the former Manchester City striker set to leave Italy. (Sky Germany)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Mainz, FC K\u00f6ln and FC Augsburg are all interested in signing the Como defender <strong>Stefan Posch<\/strong>. (Sky Germany)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Hoffenheim are in advanced talks to sign the Irish wonderkid <strong>Michael Noonan<\/strong> from Shamrock Rovers. (Fabrizio Romano)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Rennes are in advanced talks with Fenerbah\u00e7e over the signing of the Polish winger <strong>Sebastian Szymanski<\/strong>. (Footmercato)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Bournemouth close loan signing of Lazio goalkeeper <strong>Christos Mandas<\/strong> until the end of the season. (Sky Sports)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; St. Louis City complete the signing of the Barcelona defender <strong>Mamadou Mbacke Fall<\/strong>. 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