Liverpool are ‘formalising internally’ their plans to bid for Nicolo Barella as they move forward with their efforts to make a second signing of the summer at Anfield.
The Merseysiders had a season to forget in 2022/23. Finishing in fifth place in the Premier League, they also saw their trophy hopes crash and burn early in the campaign. As a result, plans are underway to seriously strengthen their squad and ensure they are back challenging for the top honours again next season.
Boss Jurgen Klopp has made no secrets of his desire to strengthen in midfield. And after deeming Jude Bellingham too expensive, the Reds have made it their mission to seal up to three new additions in the engine room.
Liverpool prep mammoth offer for Nicolo Barella
And while he could not prevent all-conquering Manchester City from completing the Treble, plenty would argue the Nerazzurri would not have made it to the Istanbul showpiece without his efforts.
Indeed, Barella contributed nine goals and 10 assists from 52 appearances across the season. As a result, Inter value the 45-times capped Italy star in the €75m bracket.
And with Klopp determined to get his hands on the player, reports in Italy claim Liverpool are now finalising a first formal approach.
To that end, il Gazzetta dello Sport claims Liverpool are ready to double the player’s wages.
Furthermore, journalist Rudy Galetti has taken to Twitter to confirm the Reds’ intentions.
He claims Liverpool are ‘internally evaluating’ whether to make a ‘concrete move (bid)’ in the next few days.
And while he admits that Inter are determined to hang on to the player, a major Liverpool approach will seriously test their resolve.
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