Premier League heavyweights Liverpool are reportedly “above all” in the race to sign 61-cap Italian international Nicolo Barella from Serie A club Inter Milan this summer.
According to a report by Gazzetta dello Sport, as relayed by Sport Witness, Nicolo Barella is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds are scouring the market for a midfielder heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the Inter Milan mainstay. They are “above all” in the race to sign the 61-cap Italian international, with the Serie A champions demanding around €100 million to part ways with him.
The rise and rise of Nicolo Barella
Nicolo Barella has established himself as one of the best players in the world since joining Inter Milan from Cagliari. A native of Cagliari, the world-class midfielder spent his formative years in Italy and graduated from the youth division at the club in his hometown. However, he has risen in prominence during his spell with the Nerazzurri.
Inter Milan initially signed the 28-year-old midfielder on loan in July 2019 before completing a permanent move 12 months later. Barella has turned out over 250 times thus far for Inter Milan while chipping in with 25 goals and 59 assists.
The Italian international is also a mainstay in the middle of the park for the Azzurri, making 61 appearances thus far. Meanwhile, Barella’s exploits for his club and country have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing the Inter Milan midfielder, with Liverpool vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Nicolo Barella has been on Liverpool’s radar for a long time. The Reds are scouring the market for a top-class midfielder heading into the summer transfer window, with Arne Slot eager to take some burden off Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister in the middle of the park.
So, Barella has emerged as a viable target for Liverpool, with the Merseyside club “above all” in the race to sign the Inter Milan midfielder. Meanwhile, the Serie A champions want around €100 million to part ways with the 28-year-old in the summer transfer window.
However, prising the 61-cap Italian international away from Inter Milan might be a tall order, considering his importance to Simone Inzaghi’s team. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can seal a big-money deal to land Barella in the coming months.
