Liverpool and Chelsea monitoring Serie A star

Jacque Talbot

• 9 Apr 2023 12:40 CDT
• 3 min read

Nicolo Barella may depart from Inter Milan at the end of the season for a price of €50 million - amid links to Liverpool and Chelsea.

While his performances this season have not been impressive, Liverpool and Chelsea are both reportedly interested in acquiring him, according to CalcioMercato, and may make a move for him during the upcoming transfer window.

With Naby Keita set to depart Liverpool on a free transfer, Barella could be an ideal replacement, bringing much-needed creativity and technical ability to the midfield. Similarly, Chelsea will need to find a quality replacement for Jorginho, who left the club in the January transfer window, and Barella could be an excellent option.

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Despite his underwhelming performances this season, the 25-year-old still has room for improvement with coaching and experience. He has the potential to develop into a top-class midfielder in the Premier League, and his reported asking price of €50 million could prove to be a bargain in the long run.

Barella's skillset includes creativity, control, and technicality in the midfield, which will assist both Liverpool and Chelsea in breaking down tough opposition defences with his movement, passing, and vision. Having been regarded as a world-class talent while at Cagliari, Barella has the potential to be a valuable long-term acquisition for both Premier League clubs.

Liverpool's need for central midfielders

The Reds are in need of midfield reinforcements this summer transfer window. They have been long linked with Jude Bellingham - but it still remains unclear as to whether the England international will opt to choose them over the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester City, who could be able to offer a higher pay packet.

Jurgen Klopp has apologised to Liverpool supporters as they approach the end of a challenging season, saying he is "100 per cent responsible for this rubbish".

"I'm sorry for our people, that they don't have the season they wished for. But in the long term they will forget that."

"I couldn't care less what we did last year or the years before. I'm 100 per cent responsible for this rubbish and it's really not cool."