Liverpool handed transfer boost as 'Inter Milan drops Alessandro Bastoni price'

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Ibrahima Konate's contract is running down, and Joe Gomez's future has been uncertain over the past few summers.Bastoni's compatriot Giovanni Leoni also remains in rehabilitation following surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament tear on his left knee.Bastoni has endured a difficult month and continues to face jeers during matches in Italy. The hostile reactions follow his celebration of Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu's dismissal during Inter's triumph against the Turin side.Bastoni is one of Inter Milan's key players(Image: Getty Images)The center-back admitted to overplaying his tumble to secure his rival a second yellow card and assist his side in claiming the Derby d'Italia.Bastoni stated: "I exaggerated the fall once I felt contact with Kalulu to try and win a foul, but I have to apologize for my reaction afterwards as it wasn't nice to see, even if it was very human."I was caught up in the heat and intensity of such an important match.

I'm sorry it went that way."I think it's right to take responsibility, but my character and my career shouldn't be questioned. I've played more than 300 professional matches."I didn't expect so much noise around it ...

I thank those who commented fairly, saying I made a mistake without condemning my character."He continued: "On a personal level, it hasn't affected me too much... we're exposed to this kind of media scrutiny, so I'm used to it, and I'm capable of handling it. I feel more sorry for my wife and for my daughter, who doesn't yet understand."Receiving death threats is unacceptable.