Newcastle United want 'elite' signings this summer. Well, they do not come much bigger than Nicolo Barella.
Barella not only has vast experience in the Champions League, playing a crucial role in Inter Milan reaching last season's showpiece, but, also, at international level, where the talismanic midfielder started the Euro 2020 final win against England. It says it all that this is a player who has only got better since earning a Ballon d'Or nomination in 2021.
In fact, Barella scored more goals (nine) across all competitions for Inter last season than in his previous two campaigns combined. The Italian also registered a dozen assists, the most for any Inter player since Opta first started recording such data. It goes without saying that few players in Barella's position can rival these numbers.
