Arsenal are also now in the race for Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella and not put off by the €50m asking price.

The 21-year-old made his senior Italy debut last week and impressed in both a 1-1 draw with Ukraine and 1-0 Nations League victory in Poland.

He has already been heavily linked with the likes of Milan, Inter, Juventus, Roma, Napoli, Liverpool and Chelsea.

Now Arsenal are in the mix too and not scared by his €50m price-tag.

Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella is “proud” to be of interest to so many top clubs after his senior Italy debut. “I never hold back in a tackle.”

The 21-year-old was one of the most impressive players in the 1-1 friendly draw with Ukraine and 1-0 Nations League victory in Poland.

“If I reached the Nazionale, it is down to my teammates who allowed me to give my best. I want to thank all of them, both those at Cagliari and on international duty,” Barella told Sky Sport Italia.

Nicolo Barella’s father says while the midfielder is ‘only focused’ on Cagliari, he is ‘not clear’ on what his future holds.

Barella’s stock has skyrocketed after his performances in Italy’s midfield during the international break, adding to reported interest from the likes of Inter, Milan and Liverpool.

“I agree [with the praise] and it’s nice to be told this,” father Luca told FCInterNews.it.

Former Sassuolo Coach Beppe Iachini trusts Italy can “build a new era” on talents like Federico Chiesa and Nicolò Barella.

The Azzurri secured their Nations League A status with a last-gasp victory in Poland on Sunday night thanks to Fiorentina full-back Cristiano Biraghi.

“Roberto Mancini’s project with the Nazionale is starting to take shape and the team plays good football,” Iachini told RMC Sport Radio.

Pundit Gabriele Marcotti insists “the future is certainly brighter than the last couple of years” for Italy, especially with “a midfield that can actually play.”

The Italo-American writer sat down with the Milan Weekly Podcast and his other comments on the Rossoneri are here.

He was asked about the general state of Italian football and the Nazionale after a last-gasp win over Poland to avoid Nations League relegation.

Fabio Capello says Cagliari and Italy starlet Nicolo Barella reminds him of 1982 World Cup winner Marco Tardelli for his ‘dynamism’.

Barella was considered among Italy’s best performers during the international break, having only made his Azzurri debut in the midweek friendly against Ukraine, before helping them beat Poland 1-0 on Sunday.

“Barella’s the player who can change the tempo in midfield,” Capello told Radio Anch’io Sport.

Liverpool are leading the race with Inter and Milan for Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella, whose asking price is at least €50m.

The 21-year-old made his senior Italy debut this week, impressing in a 1-1 friendly draw with Ukraine.

According to La Nuova Sardegna newspaper, Liverpool are monitoring Barella’s development closely with scouts on the island.

The Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport see a battle between city rivals Milan and Inter for his signature.

Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella experienced “a dream come true” with his senior Italy debut and is stunned by Gigi Riva’s praise.

The 21-year-old started the 1-1 friendly draw against Ukraine last night, partnering Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti and Chelsea key figure Jorginho.

“It was exciting, a dream come true, and I thank all the teammates who gave me the chance to step on to that field without anxiety,” Barella told Rai Sport.

Roberto Mancini praised the new Italy midfield after the 1-1 draw with Ukraine and will “build on the positives” against Poland in the Nations League.

The Azzurri failed to keep a clean sheet for the eighth consecutive game, but perhaps even more concerning have scored more than one goal only once in their last 10 matches.

Cagliari midfielder Nicolò Barella wasn’t entirely satisfied with his senior Italy debut. “I expect better of myself.”

The 21-year-old played from the start in the 1-1 friendly draw with Ukraine, alongside Jorginho and Marco Verratti.

“These are great champions, they gave me a hand and I hope I helped them tonight,” Barella told Rai Sport.