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Nicolo Barella responds to Jurgen Klopp interest as Liverpool transfer stance revealed

Inter Milan star Nicolo Barella has emerged as a prime target for Jurgen Klopp as he aims to bolster his midfield and the Italian international has now responded to interest from Anfield.

Nicolo Barella looks set to turn down a move to Liverpool after being made aware of Jurgen Klopp’s interest.

The Italian has emerged as a potential contender for a move to Anfield this summer. The Reds are keen to bolster their midfield options after a host of exits at the end of the season.

Barella could potentially be an ideal candidate to join the club’s first summer signing Alexis Mac Allister in arriving at Anfield. He has played a starring role for Inter Milan over the past few seasons - his excellent performances helping the Serie A giants to the league title in 2021 and to a place in the Champions League final.

Despite that, the Reds’ attempts to sign Barella appear set to end in frustration at this stage. According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, the midfielder has been told about Klopp’s interest in taking him to Anfield this summer.

However, he has responded by making no attempt to force an exit from the San Siro. The 26-year-old - signed from Cagliari initially on-loan back in 2019 - still has three years left to run on his Inter Milan contract.

Since then, the 44-time Italian international has gone on to make 187 appearances for the club in all competitions - his most prolific campaign in front of goal coming last season. The news over his commitment to Inter will no doubt disappoint Klopp and a couple of Liverpool legends.