Manchester United plans to 'target' Nicolo Barella
Manchester United They are reportedly planning to make an 'ambitious' bid to sign Inter Milan star Nicolo Barella, according to Spanish outlet Signings.
The Red Devils decided to strengthen their midfield with the signing of Manuel Ugarte this summer. However, Christian Eriksen is likely to leave the club when his current contract expires next summer and Casemiro They are also expected to leave, but United have apparently begun exploring the market to bolster their engine room next year.
Signings claims that Man Utd have shown interest in signing Barella after being impressed by his recent performances and Erik the Hag believes the Italian would be an ideal choice to lead his team's midfield.
However, the Nerazzurri have no intention of letting their star go, but could eventually change their stance if they receive a lucrative proposal with the midfielder valued at around £63m.
The report adds that Man Utd are even willing to offer the 27-year-old a tempting contract offer of around £8.3m-a-year in wages to persuade him to move to Old Trafford and this could be a deciding factor in the player's decision.
Barella to Manchester United
Having joined Giuseppe Meazza from Cagliari, the 27-year-old has enjoyed a successful spell at Inter Milan over the past few years, helping his side win two Scudetto titles and a few domestic cup competitions. He also guided Italy to Euro 2021.
Barella is a versatile player, as he can play in several positions in midfield, but is most comfortable in the box-to-box role. He is technically sound, can play between the lines, has an eye for long-distance passes, can contribute to some important goals and also works very hard out of possession.
The Italian is a proven player at the highest level and would be a significant acquisition for Manchester United if they sign him. However, it will be interesting to see if the record Premier League The champions have finally managed to secure his signing to strengthen their midfield department next year.
Meanwhile, Man Utd will face Tottenham Hotspur have a crucial Premier League match on Sunday afternoon before taking on FC Porto in the Europa League next week.
