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title: "Liverpool target Barella will cost in excess of €40m"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-10-16T17:23:42Z"
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# Liverpool target Barella will cost in excess of €40m

Reported Liverpool target Nicolo Barella will cost in excess of €40 million, according to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport, as cited by [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/milan-inter-e-roma-40-milioni-per-barella-non-bastano-piu-16015).

The midfielder has been heavily [linked](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2018/09/28/liverpool-leading-the-race-to-sign-nicolo-barella/) with a move to Anfield in recent months, as several prestigious clubs from across Europe battle in the race for his signature.

Barella has emerged as a standout performer for Cagliari in the past two seasons and has already established himself as an Italy international.

![Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/readliverpoolfc/2018/10/1043083408-1.jpg)

It comes as little surprise to see the likes of Liverpool vying for the midfielder’s services, but it seems they will not be able to secure a cut-price deal for the player in the near future.

Gazzetta’s report indicates that Cagliari will not welcome any offers below €40m, with the Serie A side reluctant to sanction the sale of their star man.

Liverpool also face competition in their pursuit of Barella. It’s reported that Serie A trio Roma, AC Milan and Inter Milan are all in the race to recruit the 21-year-old.