Report: Liverpool want £69m star as Gini replacement but he could be ‘non transferable’ – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Liverpool want to sign Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella this summer according to a report from Tutto Mercato Web.
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The Nerazzurri are reluctant to sell, however. TMW describe the young Italian as ‘simply non transferable.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp will be keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Anfield with Gini Wijnaldum having recently joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
The German will be targeting a midfielder with superb technical ability but first and foremost they must have the physical capabilities to cope with his intense setup.
Nicolo Barella on Liverpool radar
The Inter Milan star is being watched closely by the Reds according to TMW.
The Merseyside outfit have a big problem, however.
TMW claims that Inter Milan consider the brilliant 24-year-old as ‘non-transferable’.
The Italy international was superb for Inter Milan last season. He racked up three goals and seven assists for Antonio Conte’s side in 36 Serie A games.
During those outings he averaged 51.1 passes per game and recorded a completion rate of 84.9%.
Barella has all of the attributes Klopp looks for in a player. He would be a truly exceptional signing for Liverpool.
Sempre Inter recently claimed that the 24-year-old could be worth around €80 million (£69m). And Whether the Serie A champions will stick to their ‘non-transferable’ stance if Liverpool come in with that kind of money remains to be seen.
Stats obtained via WhoScored.
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Author:Tony Martin