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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Keifer MacDonald

Steven Gerrard makes major Nicolo Barella claim amid Liverpool transfer links

Former Liverpool duo Steven Gerrard and Peter Crouch have hailed the ability of Inter Milan and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella as he continues to be linked with a mega-money move to Anfield.

The 26-year-old starred as the Nerazzurri overcame their city rivals AC Milan in a pulsating first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie at the San Siro. Wednesday night's victory edges the three-time European Cup winners closer to a first final since 2010.

Since moving to the San Siro from Serie A outfit Cagliari in 2020, Barella has established himself as one of the most complete midfielders in the European game and has been linked with a move to the Premier League and most frequently Liverpool.

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