Liverpool are still linked to a move by Inter Milan midfielder Nicolò Barella.

The 26-year-old has been a key player for club and country in recent seasons and was recently linked with a departure from Italy.

Liverpool are in need of reinforcements in central midfield and the 26-year-old Italy international could prove to be a quality asset.

Stretcher adds creativity, control and technical prowess to the middle of the park.

Liverpool struggled to control matches last season and some like Barella will help them keep possession and use the ball better.

Barella was a key player in Inter’s run to the UEFA Champions League final last season and would be an upgrade for the likes of Jordan Henderson.

Furthermore, Liverpool parted ways with James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita on a free transfer. They will need to adequately replace these players.

They have so far attracted Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Hove Albion.

They need more reinforcements in midfield and Barella certainly fits the profile. According to Italian outlet Il Tempo (h/t Paisley Gates), Liverpool could be ready to offer €80m for the Italy international.

Barella is at the peak of his powers and could immediately improve Liverpool. He has the technical ability to thrive in English football and could be a key player for Jurgen Klopp next season.

The Italian recently helped his country win the European Championship and knows what it takes to win big trophies.

The midfielder also recently won the Italian league with Inter Milan. Although €80m might seem like a high price, Liverpool would certainly get a quality player in return.

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After a £55 million deal was made, Liverpool may have a chance to acquire Mason Mount.

Liverpool were in the hunt for a signing from Mason Mount, but in recent weeks there have been rumors that he is more likely to join Manchester United.

Manchester United are set to make a third offer for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, according to BBC Sport, but could be left off the negotiating table.

The Red Devils have given Liverpool a head start with the signing of the England international, although Jurgen Klopp’s side laid the groundwork for a move from Stamford Bridge early on. The interest was sparked after contract talks with the Londoners broke down after the World Cup in Qatar.

Erik ten Hag is said to have made the Cobham Academy graduate one of his main targets this summer and two offers from the Old Trafford side have already been turned down. It has been claimed that the two valuations are far apart, with Chelsea expecting a transfer fee of around £70m.

Mount has a year left on its current deal with West London and is widely believed to be swapping the capital for the North West this summer.

According to the BBC’s Simon Stone, United will make a third offer, which is expected to be around £55m, but will walk away if another approach is rejected.

He tweeted: “Third @ManUtd offer for Mason Mount, expected to be around £55m. The club intend to drop the deal if Chelsea don’t accept. With a year to go, United believe a 70 million pounds is unrealistic.”

The 24-year-old has become an interesting player for Liverpool after turning their attention away from England star Jude Bellingham. It has been reported that Borussia Dortmund are expecting a transfer fee of over £100m for the 19-year-old.

After some deliberation, the Reds opted to turn their attention to several new arrivals rather than a mega-money signing who would have broken their own transfer record and the UK record. Alexis Mac Allister was welcomed into the AXA Academy this summer after signing a long-term contract with the Reds.

Khephren Thuram is among other targets as he targets success with France Under-21s at the European Championships. Celta Vigo and Spain midfielder Gabri Veiga is also in the tournament and is shortlisted.

Meanwhile, Dutchman Ryan Gravenberch, who played for Belgium in the group opener, has been the subject of speculation over a move to Liverpool.