Transfer News: Inter Milan plan to hand Manchester United target, Nicolo Barella, a new contract
According to transfer news from Calciomercato, (h/t Teamtalk), Inter Milan are planning to give Nicolo Barella a new contract to ward off suitors like Manchester United and Liverpool.
Barella has been impressing heavily since joining Inter Milan in 2019. He further made a name for himself in the Euro 2020 competition with the Italian national team. The side, coached by Roberto Mancini, went on to win the competition with a dramatic penalty shootout against England in the final.
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It is believed that Manchester United and Liverpool are great admirers of the 24-year-old player. Inter have already had to offload Romelu Lukaku to balance the books this past summer. And, they would like to hold on to their talented midfielder.
Inter have Barella in their plans for the future and are looking to secure his services for a longer time at the club. The Italian club are willing to increase the player’s salary from €2.5m to over €4m.
They also promise to give him the captain’s armband after Samir Handanovic departs the club next summer.
Inter Milan managed to win the Serie A after a long wait. Many of the players like Lukaku, Barella, and Lautaro Martinez were an important part of the setup.
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Manchester United are interested in the Italian midfielder who could be a replacement for Paul Pogba if they lose him this summer. In the final year of his contract, the Frenchman is yet to pen an extension and could leave for nothing at the end of the season.
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Despite interest from Manchester United and Liverpool, the Serie A champions seem adamant on their stance of not selling the talented midfielder.