If we don't get Alves or Rhodolfo, I would forget about Gastaldello or the other Italian defender. No point, no upgrade. Would rather keep Bonucci and Sorensen in that case.
An experienced defender like Alves is needed. Bonucci is too risky to be a starter. I am relatively relaxed about waiting till January for Rhodolfo. Alves is 30 so not young but we need quality now......Rhodolfo is only 24 so we would still have long term planning for defense once January arrives.
If we get Alves, then I would be satisfied with this mercato.