Liverpool 'closing' a deal for £68m Inter Milan star Nicolo Barella

Liverpool appear to have stolen a march on Arsenal with the Reds 'closing' in on a deal for Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella, according to Spanish publication Fichajes. Barella has forged a reputation as one of the best midfielders in Europe in recent years and he's attracted interest from the Premier League. The report says Arsenal are showing a keen interest in Barella as Mikel Arteta looks to find a replacement for Thomas Partey.