Liverpool are in the market for a top-class midfielder after they failed to land an elite number 6 in the summer transfer window.
Arne Slot has turned Ryan Gravenberch into a brilliant defensive midfielder in the early part of the season but the Reds still want to bring in midfield reinforcements.
The Merseyside giants are prepared to sell Wataru Endo in the January window to make space in their squad and part-fund a move for a new player in the middle of the park.
Liverpool have been urged to go back for Martin Zubimendi in January but the midfielder appears to be unwilling to leave Real Sociedad at the moment.
Several other midfielders are being assessed but one of those names would be a very ambitious move, especially in the winter transfer window.
Liverpool are involved in the Nicolo Barella chase
The Italy midfielder is considered one of the elite operators of the game and his reputation has gone through the roof over the last couple of seasons.
His performance against Manchester City in the Champions League this season showed his quality at the top level and the reigning English champions are interested in him.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool are also amongst the clubs who are considering making a move for the Inter star in the near future.
Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are also two of the other interested parties but any move for him would be complicated in January or in the summer.
Inter are in a financially complex position and their willingness to retain their top stars goes directly against their current reality where they need to raise funds.
A €90m price tag also makes it complicated for his suitors and Barella is also yet to show any willingness to push for a move out of the San Siro.
The midfielder is likely to dominate headlines in the coming months but it remains to be seen whether Inter are actually ready to part ways with the player.
