Liverpool given update on pursuit for 28-year-old star, it's not good news for Arne Slot

Liverpool given update on pursuit for 28-year-old star, it's not good news for Arne Slot Liverpool have a lot of making up to do with their fans next season. And, even though fans believe that Arne Slot should be relieved of his duties before the start of the 2026-27 campaign, it's clear that Fenway Sports Group don't feel the same way. Indeed, the Dutchman did win the Premier League title last season but, the fact that the Anfield outfit are now battling for fifth place is a massive fall from grace.

This is why several players have already been linked with moves to L4 this summer with almost every area of the Reds' squad looking at bringing in a new face or two. Most of the players that Liverpool have been linked with would help improve things massively. But, unfortunately for the club, it seems like their pursuit for one particular player could already be coming to an end.

Alessandro Bastoni wants to join Barcelona instead of Liverpool this summer Liverpool's defence is one of the main areas that needs upgrading among the Reds' ranks this summer. Hardly any of their players have performed to the standards expected of them which has led to the Anfield outfit getting beaten by teams such as PSV and Wolves. And, the fact that nobody knows what Ibrahima Konate 's plans are with his contract is making things much more difficult.

However, since the Reds know that they need new defenders, several have already been linked but, as mentioned, their chase for Alessandro Bastoni seems to have hit a roadblock. That is, according to an update from TEAMtalk who state that Bastoni is now 'prioritising' a move to Barcelona this summer. Liverpool are said to have 'tracked' the centre-back over the last few months with many thinking that the 27-year-old could join the Reds but now, they've been told that's not going to happen.