Nicolo Barella has long been associated with Liverpool, and rumors of a transfer are once more rampant.The Reds are
actively rebuilding their midfield due to contract expirations and aging legs.
Alexis Mac Allister has already been brought to Anfield by Liverpool, but there is still room for other middle reinforcements.
Now, according to Il Tempo, via the Liverpool Echo, the Reds are apparently plotting a big-money move for the Italian.
The Italian outlet claims that Premier League teams are looking to continue ‘looting’ Serie A for its best players.
Liverpool are reportedly aiming ‘straight at Barella’ in their quest to rebuild and reinforce their midfield.
They claim that the Reds are plotting a bid worth in the region of €80million, which is around £68million.
If this report is true, then Liverpool fans will no doubt be buzzing at the prospect of signing such a great player.
Barella is a top talent who Italian agent Furio Valcareggi deemed the “best midfielder in the world” back in 2021.
The 26-year-old helped Inter Milan win the Serie A title that year, before helping Italy to victory at Euro 2020.
Barella has since added to his trophy tally, winning two Italian Cups and two Italian Super Cups in a row.
He is a versatile player who can operate in central midfield, in a box-to-box role, at mezzala, and at No. 10.
Barella has excellent dribbling and ball-carrying skills, outstanding passing range, and racks up the goals and assists.
Obviously a player of his calibre, experience and age – he’s very much in his prime – won’t come cheap.
However, if Liverpool do manage to sign him, then this would instantly strengthen the Reds midfield massively.
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