Inter Milan is reportedly in the process of identifying a replacement for Nicolo Barella, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool, among other clubs like Chelsea and Newcastle United. According to information from CaughtOffside, Liverpool could face competition from these clubs if they decide to pursue Barella in the future.
Lazar Samardzic appears to be the frontrunner to step into Barella’s role within the squad should he eventually depart. However, Inter Milan is not willing to part ways with their star midfielder without a significant financial incentive. Reports suggest that a price tag of approximately £77 million has been set for potential suitors. While Jurgen Klopp has expressed his admiration for the Italian international, it’s challenging to envision Liverpool agreeing to a transfer fee close to £100 million, especially considering their likely need to find a successor to Mo Salah and strengthen their defense.
With the recent additions of Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai to the squad, it’s improbable that Liverpool will allocate additional funds to bolster their midfield unless faced with urgent circumstances. This raises concerns about the absence of a clear successor for Virgil van Dijk and adequate cover for the talented but injury-prone Ibrahima Konate in the team’s defense.