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title: "Inter set to pip Liverpool to Barella’s signature"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2018-03-23T18:30:04Z"
modified: "2018-03-23T18:30:04Z"
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# Inter set to pip Liverpool to Barella’s signature

Liverpool are seemingly set to miss out on the signing of Cagliari star Nicolo Barella this summer.

According to a report from Italian news outlet [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/barella-prefers-inter-move-70561), the young midfielder has identified Inter Milan as his ideal destination ahead of next season.

Barella had been heavily [linked](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-told-theyll-pay-45million-12117216) with a move to Liverpool but a move to Merseyside looks unlikely now, with the Italian Under-21 international eyeing a move to San Siro.

![Enrico Locci/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2018/03/901889690.jpg)

The 21-year-old has emerged as one of Italy’s most promising young players and has already established himself as a key man for Cagliari. Barella’s performances in Serie A have piqued the interest of a number of top clubs across Europe, with Liverpool having been touted as a potential destination.

Inter will not be able to land the midfielder unless they pay a premium, however. It’s been claimed in recent times that Cagliari will settle for a fee worth no less than around £35m.