Arsenal plotting approach for ‘top class’ Liverpool midfield target

Sun 13 August 2023 6:45, UK

Arsenal and Liverpool have both been linked with Italy 🎶international midfielder Nicolo ꦍBarella in recent months.

Back in June, ꧒ claimed that Gunners were expected to make a ‘very important’ bid for the player.

Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano said in 🌸the s𝓡ame month that Liverpool were big fans of Barella.

“On Barella, I would also keep an eye on Liverpool,” the transferꦍ insider said on his .

“Because Liverpool have always been following the player. Jurgen Klop♉p has 💛always been a big fan of Barella.”

Now, a new report has emerged claiming Arsenal are starting to weigh up a new approach for ಌthe Anfield target.

According to , the Gu🦩nners have 🃏‘received indications that the Italian would be open to a move.’

Arsenal usually never initiate talks with 🐟a club over a player unless there’s a general sense that they’re willing to join, added the repo𒈔rt.

Apparently, there are still question꧒ marks over Thomas Partey’s future at the Emirates Stadium.

If the 30-year-old was to leave, ⭕Arsenal will reportedly opt for a marquee signing as a replacement.

However, Barella wouldn’t come cheap. They claim he’d cost more than Sandro Tonali, who joined Newcastle for a r✤eported £.

As for Liverpool, they are currently in pursuit of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia,꧒ battling against Chelsea for their seܫrvices.

Our view

It’ll be interesting to see whether Arsenal or Liverpool do makeꦯ a push for Barella over the coming weeks.

The transfer window closes in three weeks’ time, and depending on outgoings, there could🧸 be late pushes for players.

Arsenal seem alright for now, but if Partey’s future still is uncertain, they have to be mindful of bringing in an equall❀y talented replacement.

As f꧂or Liverpool, we all know they’re looking for midfield reinforcements after Jordan Henderson and Fabinho left Anfield.

Also, Klopp has gone 🌞on record as praising the Inter Milan superstar.

In an ahead of a Champions League clash with th📖e Nerazzurri, the Reds boss said: “I like him a lot” an𝓀d “he is a top class player”.

Let’s see what happens in the coming weeks. Neither Arsenal 🅰nor Liverpool seem to be actively 🌊pushing for Barella, but you never know.