Chelsea appear to have been handed a huge blow to their hopes of signing Nicolo Barella this summer. The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League lately as he continues to impress for Inter Milan.
Barella, who sees his contract at the San Siro expire in 2026, has featured 28 times for the Italian giants in the Serie A this season, directly contributing towards 12 goals. His impressive performances have reportedly courted the interest of Chelsea and Liverpool as they look to further bolster their midfield options.
According to Calcio Mercato, Barella is at the top of Jurgen Klopp's shortlist, along with Jude Bellingham and Moises Caicedo. The report states that the Italy international is expected to be available for far less than the aforementioned duo, with Inter reportedly asking for around £65million.
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