Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle United 'failed with Nicolo Barella approaches'
Despite establishing himself as one of the Nerazzurri's most integral players over the past couple of years, Barella's future at San Siro has often been a subject of debate.
The Italy international — who also shone during the Azzurri's run to Euro 2020 glory — most recently extended his Inter deal in 2021, and those terms are due to run out in just under three years time.
However, owing to his eye-catching record of 20 goals and 44 assists in 190 games for Inter, a transfer to the Premier League has been mooted for Barella for some time.
According to CaughtOffside, all of Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle tried their luck at a deal for Barella this summer, but each member of the English trio failed to prise him away from San Siro.
Inter reinforced their midfield with a trio of notable signings in the summer window, bringing in Davy Klaassen and Kristjan Asllani on permanent deals, while taking Davide Frattesi on an initial loan from Sassuolo.
Inzaghi's side were also pushing to sign Lazar Samardzic from Udinese before a deal collapsed, but the report adds that the Nerazzurri will likely try again for the Serbian's signature in January.
Should Inter manage to wrap up a deal for Samardzic at the second time of asking, the Nerazzurri could supposedly be open to cashing in on Barella in 2024, and there is a growing feeling that he will end up in the Premier League.
However, the Italian giants are supposedly still prepared to demand around £77m to let Barella leave next year, which may prove problematic for the interested trio given their respective summer outlays.
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