Report: Liverpool plotting bid close to £70m for ‘the best midfielder in the world

Liverpool have been linked with Nicolo Barella for a long time now, and speculation is once again doing the rounds.

The Reds are currently in the process of rebuilding their midfield amid expiring contracts and ageing legs.

So far, Liverpool have brought Alexis Mac Allister to Anfield, but there’s scope for more reinforcements in the middle.

Now, according to Il Tempo, via the Liverpool Echo, the Reds are apparently plotting a big-money move for the Italian.

The Italian outlet claims that Premier League teams are looking to continue ‘looting’ Serie A for its best players.

Liverpool are reportedly aiming ‘straight at Barella’ in their quest to rebuild and reinforce their midfield.

They claim that the Reds are plotting a bid worth in the region of €80million, which is around £68million.