Manchester United £62m transfer theory rubbished as Jarrad Branthwaite plan explained
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United's hopes of signing Nicolo Barella have reportedly been dealt a blow - with Fabrizio Romano insisting that he is unaware of the Reds' interest in the Inter Milan midfielder.
The 27-year-old Italy international has been linked with a move to the Premier League as he's impressed both domestically and on the international scene in recent seasons, with United, Manchester City and Liverpool all credited with an interest.
However, Romano appears to have ruled United out of a move for Barella, who has five years left to run on his current deal at the San Siro. READ MORE: Reaction to Garnacho cross sums up United in Twente draw READ MORE: United player ratings vs Twente "Despite the rumours linking Nicolo Barella with a €75m (£62.4m, $83.8m) move to Manchester United, I have zero information on this," said Romano on Thursday. "He only extended his contract at Inter just a few months ago, and he’s a key player for them.
I don’t even know where this information is coming from!” Barella was instrumental in Italy's Euro 2020 triumph, starting six out of the seven games as Roberto Mancini's side defeated England on the penalties in the final at Wembley.
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