News about Nicolo Barella

Manchester City have reportedly been told how much they will have to pay Inter Milan for the Italian club's star midfielder Nicolo Barella as they look to bring in more recruits in January. The reigning Premier League champions are expected to be active in the winter transfer market as they attempt to find a replacement for the injured Rodri .

The Azzurri slumped out of the tournament after goals from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas sent them home in the Round of 16 on Saturday. Post-match, Spalletti delivered a bizarre press conference in which he criticised the lack of time to prepare and admitted he would have to tear up his squad. But, bizarrely, Italian champions Inter also found themselves in the firing line. Five players from the club - Federico Dimarco, Matteo Darmian, Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi and Nicolo Barella - had been named in Spalletti's 26-man travelling group while three of them started the game against the Swiss.

Switzerland fully deserved to progress into the quarter-finals where they have a potential date with England. Berlin had been the venue for Italy's triumph at the 2006 World Cup but they never looked like pulling off a repeat as they were second-best in every department. Here, Mail Sport's JOE BERNSTEIN runs the rule over who impressed - and which players should do better - in the first of the last-16 matches.

There were own goals and wonder goals. There were script-changing late goals. Records were shattered, hearts broken and noses busted in the group stage of Euro 2024. There were bright shiny newbies and great golden oldies. Unlikely heroes burst from the fringes. There were pink kits and pretzels, armies of tartan, invasions of orange. Blaring car horns of late-night celebration, doner kebabs and mighty steins of ale.

Denmark found a way to get around a new rule that has been one of the talking points of Euro 2024 so far during Thursday's 1-1 draw with England. The Danes put in an impressive display against the Three Lions, controlling large portions of the game and putting themselves in a good position to qualify for the knockout stages. And viewers noticed something during the game that hasn't been the norm at this tournament. 

Albania defender Elseid Hysaj posted a heartfelt apology on social media after he ducked out the way of Nicolo Barella's shot in Saturday's opening Euro 2024 defeat against Italy. Albania had originally gone in-front by scoring the fastest goal in European Championship history when Nedim Bajrami found the back of the net after just 23 seconds.

More than 220 clubs are represented at Euro 2024 - and Manchester City and Inter Milan top the charts in terms of call-ups. Thirteen players from both clubs made their nation's final squads for the tournament, which kicked off last night in Germany. Premier League champions Manchester City's players come from seven different nations. Serie A winners Inter Milan's representatives include former Stoke City striker Marko Arnautovic who will be leading the line for Austria. Holders Italy have included four players from their domestic champions in their squad, including Nicolo Barella and Alessandro Bastoni who won Euro 2020 under former manager Roberto Mancini.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Luciano Spaletti believes Italy need to show a 'mean' streak after some wasteful finishing in their opening win over Albania at Euro 2024. The defending champions fell behind to the quickest goal in the tournament's history after Nedim Bajrami struck just 23 seconds into the Group B tie. Despite that calamitous start, Spalletti's side soon led through Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella, but a series of blown opportunities meant they remained open to a sucker punch. Had Rey Manaj converted in the final stages, it would have materialised.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN DORTMUND: A dire beginning and a fast start. Somehow Italy managed to pull off both in opening their defence of the European crown with a victory despite falling so spectacularly over their own feet inside 23 seconds. That was the time it took for Federico Dimarco to make a calamitous hash of a throw-in and for Nedim Bajrami, of Sassuolo in Italy's Serie B, to score the quickest goal in the history of this tournament. Albania 1 Italy 0. For the most fleeting of periods, what a magnificent thing that was. Magnificent for the vast crowds of Albanians who colonised a city and then a stadium and magnificent for Bajrami, who became only the second man from his nation to score at one of these major gatherings. Magnificent for those who enjoy seeing a giant rattled, too.

AADAM PATEL IN DORTMUND: Italy recovered from an early scare to beat Albania 2-1 in their opening fixture of Euro 2024. Nedim Bajrami had given the Albanian minnows the fastest lead in Euros history when he smashed past Gianluigi Donnarumma after just 23 seconds. But Italy responded swiftly, with goals from Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella ensuring they were ahead after 17 minutes.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN DORTMUND: From the nation that brought us catenaccio, there has been a whiff of defensiveness about the Italians this week as they ponder their peculiar status at Euro 2024. When they launch their campaign against Albania in Dortmund on Saturday night, it will be from the somewhat jarring position of being defending champions of whom far less is expected than normal. If they are to find familiar comforts in this tournament, it will be as dark horses. That has certainly been the consensus view aimed at a young group featuring only nine survivors from the triumphant class of 2021 and which bears little resemblance to the squad that beat England in the final at Wembley.

After months of excitement and anticipation, the stage is finally set for the European Championships to kick off in Germany this week, with several teams in with a shot of lifting the trophy when it's all said and done. Gareth Southgate's Three Lions will be hoping to go one better than their runners-up finish at Euro 2020, having lost to Italy in the final on penalties, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden leading a star-studded England squad heading to Germany this summer. Italy still pose a major threat as the reigning champions, with Nicolo Barella, Federico Dimarco and Alessandro Bastoni showing excellent form during Inter's dominant Serie A title triumph last season, with the trio accompanied by the likes of Gianluigi Donnarumma, Federico Chiesa and Giovanni Di Lorenzo. Mail Sport provides you with the ultimate guide to Euro 2024, taking a look at every team's squad, kits, preferred formation as they gear up for the tournament...

PETE JENSON: For the first time since the Euros, Italy is back in London on Tuesday. Spalletti, a charismatic yet disciplinarian, has had a good game this week, but the problems were also growing long before police started to investigate Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo over illicit betting. Only three players from the 2021 squad have returned: Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal, Giovanni Di Lorenzo in defense, and Nicolo Barella in midfield. Federico Chiesa had been called up to the squad in the spring, but he was unable to return from the team due to sickness on Monday. Spalletti has admitted to a shallow talent pool, and the team will be relying on 34-year-old Giacomo Bonaventura to be their Jude Bellingham in midfield. And remember the goals were scored by former Everton forward Moise Kean, who was suspended with Mancini because of disciplinary issues.

If Bernardo Silva does leave the Etihad this summer, Manchester City may shift their attention to Nicolo Barella. Silva is still at the center of rumors that he will leave Man City this season, having helped the team win a historic treble last season. Both Barcelona and PSG are long-term supporters of the Portuguese national and would like to sign Silva, although Saudi Arabian clubs have also expressed concern for the 28-year-old. City is reluctant to part sell one of their key players and has offered Silva a new contract to keep the club. However, Tuttomercato claims that if Silva does leave Barella, they will consider him as a potential replacement. The Italian, who competed against Pep Guaridola's men in June's Champions League Final, is a different player from Silva, but the City manager is a fan of the 26-year-old.

The sporting director of Inter Milan has confirmed that he spies on the Instagram pages of the wives and partners of the club's players. Piero Ausilio spoke at an event about dealing with modern football and the dangers that can arise with social media. The 51-year-old has admitted that he created an Instagram account not for his own pleasure, but rather due to a problem that was causing him 'too many problems.'

The summer transfer window is open, and all 20 Premier League clubs will be looking to improve ahead of the new season. Fans are already planning following the unveiling of the fixtures, but behind the scenes discussions over new acquisitions are well advanced. Mail Sport has rounded up all of the new goals for each club in our transfer window.

Newcastle has reaffirmed their interest in Sandro Tonali following their initial talks with AC Milan over the Italian international midfielder. The Magpies are keen to bring a midfielder with Inter Milan requesting £70 million for Nicolo Barella and Leicester City's desire for James Maddison, who has been leaning toward a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. Newcastle's first bid for Tonali is expected to be £42 million (€50 million).

Chelsea wants Inter Milan to bring Nicolo Barella into a transfer contract that will see Romelu Lukaku join the club permanently. Lukaku joined Chelsea from Inter 2021 but returned to the San Siro on loan year later following a turbulent campaign. Last season, he scored 14 goals for Simone Inzaghi's side, and the Nerazzurrri are eager to keep him busy next season.

According to reports, the 26-year-old is one target they are after, but they have cautioned that it may be a 'difficult' deal to do.' A £50 million package is being investigated. Inter are likely to want more, and it is not yet known if Barella is keen on a move to St James' Park. Several Serie A matches have been watched by the club's scouts in recent months, with Interleft-back Federico Dimarco and Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali also on their radar, with Inter left-back Federico Dimarco and Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali also on their radar. But Barella is now exploring with boss Eddie Howe, an Italian national who has been capped 43 times and began during the Euro 2020 final victory over England.

Inter Milan scored twice inside the first four minutes but they had to defeat Atalanta 3-2 at home on Saturday, guaranteeing them a top-four finish in Serie A. Lazio, who is in third place, is just one point behind Inter in their match against Cremonese on Sunday.

Steven Gerrard, a Liverpool legend, heaped praise on Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella ahead of their Champions League semi-final match against arch-rivals AC Milan in Milan. The midfielder has been a key player for San Siro for the past four years, winning Serie A and the Coppa Italia. He was also a key part of the 2021-21 Italian team, winning the Euros in 2021, and his country has earned 43 caps.

The rivalry affectionately christened the 'Madonnina' in honor of the glistening statue of the Madonna on top of Milan's cathedral. This is no ordinary affair. Milan has long been associated with its unrivaled wealth, fashion heritage, and sporting history, and rightly so. However, above all, pulsing through the veins of a city bursting with enthusiasm and zeal, it is also characterized by a divide. Both AC Milan and Inter Milan's derby means more than any other. Both these giants, who had previously lost their way and were captivated by misadulation, are revived and have returned to football's top table once more. Now, two legs are all that distinguish them from a shot at the unthinkable. And so, Mail Sport has looked at the battles that might determine the winner ahead of the first showdown.

TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL COLUMN BY SIMON JONES: My name is Simon Jones and I will be providing you with insight, gossip, and the most up-to-date information from around the world ahead of this summer's transfer window. It's likely to be blitzing in the Premier League as the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea all seem to be spending more money to close the gap between Arsenal and Manchester City, while others on the verge of relegation will be concerned about the prodigal vultures. I offer you the most up-to-date information from around the world ahead of Xavi's transfer window, including information on a 16-year-old wonderkid dubbed 'the new Gerard Pique' and several potential moves at Barcelona's Barcelona, where manager Xavi could call in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and allow Raphinha to depart and let Raphinha go.

After a dramatic 3-3 draw in the second leg at the San Siro, Inter Milan set up a Champions League semi-final derby with AC Milan, beating Benfica 5-3 on aggregate. The Italian side took over a 2-0 lead from the first leg in Lisbon, and the result was crucial as Benfica fought hard in the closing minutes to pull back from 3-1 down on the night. Nicolo Barella, Lautaro Martinez, and replacement Joaquin Correa all hit Inter, with Fredrik Aursnes levelling in the first half before Antonio Silva and Petar Musa began a fine but futile comeback.