In an effort to sign Nicolo Barella, reports claim that Manchester United has contacted Inter Milan.
What recent transfer news have you heard about Man United?
Despite the ongoing takeover saga at Old Trafford, the Red Devils seem to be geared up for a busy few months in the transfer market. From a brand-new custodian to a star offensive player, Erik ten Hag’s team could add a number of players from all over the pitch.
With Scott McTominay telling those at Old Trafford he wants to leave and Fred being linked with a transfer to Fulham, it appears that Ten Hag and United want to strengthen in the midfield.
Mason Mount of Chelsea is one midfielder that Man United seems to be frantically trying to sign. Although personal terms have already been agreed upon with the England international, so far, negotiations with their Premier League rivals have been difficult.
Chelsea rejected both the Red Devils’ initial £40 million offer and their improved £50 million offer. Declan Rice of West Ham is another player that Man Utd is interested in, and they’re prepared to compete with Arsenal for his services by making a player-plus-cash offer.
A move for Barella, in addition to Mount and Rice, seems to be one to watch after a development over the past 48 hours.
Gazzetta dello Sport in Italy reported information about Man United and Barella, which Sport Witness relayed. By making “interested phone calls” to Inter Milan, they claimed Old Trafford officials had initiated the conversation.
Manchester is considered to be a “far more attractive” destination than Newcastle, with Inter Milan demanding at least €80 million in advance of a potential deal.
Just who is Nicolo Barella?
Barella, who Jurgen Klopp once praised as “top-class,” is primarily a central midfielder but can also fill in as a holding or attacking midfielder when necessary. The 26-year-old appears to be at the pinnacle of his abilities with a €75 million Transfermarkt valuation and a current weekly salary of £154,000.
After a productive loan from Cagliari, the Italy international moved permanently to Inter in 2020. Since then, he has made 187 appearances for the Champions League finalists, contributing 20 goals and 44 assists in the process.
The player ranks in the 92nd percentile for progressive passes and non-penalty goals and the 89th percentile for carries into the final third, according to FBref, demonstrating how he can create, score, and dribble. Barella has been referred to as a “monster” in the media due to his energetic performances, and United may view him as the ideal box-to-box midfielder to play alongside Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes.
