Newcastle United have been linked with a massive move for Nicolo Barella in the opening days of the transfer window. The signing would definitely go into the bracket of ‘marquee signings’ should Barella join Eddie Howe’s side.
Inter Milan will be keen to hang on to the midfielder and want more than the £50m United are reportedly willing to spend on the Italian. He is a player who comes with a big pedigree and would be a telling statement from the Magpies.
The 26-year-old has won plenty of praise so far in his career, and Newcastle aren't his only admirers. Here's what some of the biggest names in football have said about him.
