Cagliari youngster Nicolo Barella was linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer (h/t Express) and the youngster recently claimed that he prefers moving to the Premier League.
The attacking midfielder was speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Express) and further claimed that meeting LeBron James is a dream.
“Cagliari received offers and turned them down. I am happy to have remained with the club I support.
“If I had to choose between Serie A and the Premier League, I’d go for England, because I like the way they approach the game. Plus everyone there is just as irritable and prone to fouls as me!
“My dream is to get a nice house with a garden and a pool. And to meet LeBron James.”
The NBA legend has a 2% stake in Liverpool which he bought in 2011, as per the Express, and is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the game.
Barella has been one of the bright spots for Cagliari and scored six times for the club last season. The 21-year-old could be a decent signing if he comes on the cheap but there is immense competition for the midfield spots at Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp splashed money on Naby Keita and Fabinho this summer and we didn’t sell any of our first-team midfielders.
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The Reds have started the campaign with five wins out of five and our next clash pits us against Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
