Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing 28-year-old Italian midfielder Nicolo Barella from Inter Milan next year.
Nicolo Barella has been a key player for Inter Milan, and he helped them win the Serie A title last season. According to a report by Football Insider, Premier League champions Manchester City have been told to pay £70 million for the player.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester City are willing to break the bank for him. There is no doubt that they have the financial resources to afford the 57-cap Italian international. Barella has been linked with Manchester United as well.
It is fair to assume that any move would have to wait until the summer transfer window. Inter Milan will not want to lose a key player like the former Cagliari midfielder midway through the season. They will struggle to replace a player of his calibre in January.
Manchester City need midfield additions
With that said, Manchester City need a quality midfielder in January. Rodri has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with ACL damage, and the Premier League champions will need to replace him.
The 28-year-old Inter Milan midfielder will add creativity, control, and composure in the middle of the park. He has proven himself for club and country over the years and he knows what it takes to play for a big club and push for trophies on a regular basis. It remains to be seen whether he is ready to move to the Premier League.
Barella has proven himself in Italy over the years, and he could be open to trying out a new challenge at this stage of his career. While the £70 million asking price might seem like a premium, Manchester City have the resources to afford him and the midfielder has the quality to justify the investment.
The Italian international is at the peak of his powers and he could transform the Premier League side in the midfield. It will be interesting to see if Manchester City step up their efforts to sign the player when the transfer window reopens in January. They are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world and they have the resources to convince the Serie A giants and accept their demands. They could offer the player a lucrative contract as well.
