Liverpool have been linked with a move for Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella as the Reds begin to prepare for the possibility of life after Georginio Wijnaldum.
The report came from Italian publication Calciomercato and was soon in the ether of many Kopites, with a general consensus of the right player for the wrong positon.
A creative midfielder who looks to make things happen in an attacking sense, Barella would replicate several players already within the Anfield setup, whilst the need for defensive reinforcement remains apparent.
The Italian would undoubtedly be a major coup for Jurgen Klopp’s side as the 23-year-old has established himself as part of a glittering midfield at the San Siro this season, as well as becoming a regular for his national side.
With a decision over Wijnaldum’s future looming and in truth looking increasingly doubtful that he will remain on Merseyside, possible replacements are on the agenda.
However, some Liverpool fans have more pressing matters on their mind…
Twitter: @AnfieldEdition Can he play CB? (@Simptuation)
Twitter: @AnfieldEdition Cos a midfielder is what where crying out for
(@LordfestusLFC)
Elsewhere, there was a selection of more positive reactions, with one Kopite believing he would be the perfect replacement for the seemingly exit-bound Wijnaldum…
Twitter: @AnfieldEdition A dream man (@lfcfigoo)
Twitter: @AnfieldEdition Big baller (@ftbltomm)
Twitter: @AnfieldEdition He is so good. He was running the game against Juventus always pushing forward. He scored and assisted btw. (@ardabazzzi)
Twitter: Ideal gini replacement tha
https://t.co/4ZTOv1fCvk (@DanielMurray05)
