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160 Ahead of the January transfer window, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side aren’t expected to have an extremely busy month off of the pitch.
Sitting top of the Premier League, it seems Klopp’s side will focus on their currently playing staff, and how they’ll cope with Mohamed Salah’s absence next month.
However, there are still talks that Liverpool could be plotting a big move for the future.
And their continued interest in one midfielder is starting to unsettle Inter Milan.
Despite signing a host of midfielders in the summer, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister being the highlights, Liverpool continue to be linked with a further signing.
It seems the summer overhaul isn’t quite complete, and that’s why Inter Milan are rushing to offer Nicolo Barella a new contract.
According to Italian outlet L’Interista, Inter are very aware of ‘great interest’ from Liverpool and do not want to lose Barella.
The midfielder has been valued at around £70m in the past, something that wouldn’t seem unrealistic given bids Liverpool made in the summer.
Klopp’s side reportedly made huge bids for both Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo who ended up at Chelsea – something that also encourages the idea of there being unfinished business.
Inter Milan wary of Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool’s strong interest in Nicolo Barella
Barella does have a contract with Inter Milan until 2026, however the club do not want to take any chances.
Liverpool’s project would be an attractive one for many a player, and Inter will want to protect their position.
Interestingly, this same report highlights Chelsea and Newcastle United as two other Premier League sides that hold strong interest.
But turning to focus back to Liverpool, it would be fascinating to see where Barella would fit in their midfield.
Like Mac Allister, Barella isn’t a typical defensive midfielder despite being able to perform in the role.
And it may come as a surprise to Liverpool fans if the club didn’t target an out-and-out defensive midfielder for their next addition.
That being said, one forward that the club have often been linked with has now sent a four-word message to Diogo Jota following yesterday’s win over Burnley.
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