Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing 28-year-old Italian international Nicolo Barella from Inter Milan in the summer transfer window.
Nicolo Barella has done quite well for Inter Milan, and his performances have attracted the attention of Premier League club Liverpool. According to a report by Inter Live, Liverpool could offer Darwin Nunez or Federico Chiesa in a deal for the Italian international.
Barella could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Liverpool, and he will help them dominate midfield contests. He will also help stitch the play together and control the tempo of the game from the deep. The 28-year-old is at the peak of his powers, and he could transform Liverpool instantly, thus justifying the interest.
Liverpool will be hoping to fight for league titles and the UEFA Champions league regularly, and they need top quality players at their disposal. They are lacking in depth in the middle of the park, and it is an area of the pitch that needs reinforcements. Signing the Italian midfielder could prove to be a wise decision.
However, Inter Milan value the player at €100 million, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool can get the deal done. The Merseyside outfit have to improve the other areas of their squad as well, and they cannot afford to pay a premium for the Italian.
Nunez and Chiesa could thrive at Inter
As far as Darwin Nunez is concerned, he will be hoping for a fresh start amid uncertainties surrounding his future, and a move to Italy could be an interesting opportunity for him. Inter Milan are a big club, and he could be tempted to join them.
The Uruguayan international has not been able to score goals consistently and joining another club could bring out the best in him. Chiesa has not been a regular starter for Liverpool either, and he needs more game time. A return to Italy could be ideal for him as well.
It does not seem like Arne Slot likes the Italian international, and he is unlikely to start ahead of Mohamed Salah or Luis Diaz next season. Inter Milan won the Serie A title last season, and they are well-placed to secure the domestic crown this time around as well.
The Nerazzurri will be hoping to win the UEFA Champions League as well. They need more depth and quality in the first-team squad, and players like Nunez or Chiesa could prove to be useful additions for them.
