Arsenal and Liverpool Eye Bastoni as Inter Seek 2030 Extension

Overview

• Multiple reports say Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona have explored the Inter and Italy defender’s situation.
• Liverpool reportedly view him as a potential long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk, while Arsenal see a strong tactical fit under Mikel Arteta.
• Inter are working on a new contract through 2030, adding leverage to an existing deal that runs to 2028.
• Sources suggest any talks would start near €90–100m, with Chelsea and Manchester City monitoring more cautiously.
• Bastoni, 26, is widely praised as a ball-playing leader—echoed by Marco Materazzi—with this season’s tallies reported around 35 matches, 2 goals, 6 assists and 14 clean sheets.