Roma rival Inter for Barella?

By Football Italia staff

Roma have reportedly offered €35m plus Gregoire Defrel or Gerson for Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella.

According to L’Unione Sarda, the Giallorossi are serious about landing the 22-year-old, despite him having his heart set on a move to Inter.

The newspaper explains the Isolani like Roma’s proposal but that Barella’s preference to join the Nerazzurri makes a deal difficult, given his agent has already agreed personal terms with Beppe Marotta.

Defrel spent last season on loan at Sampdoria and scored 11 goals in 36 Serie A games for the Blucerchiati.

Gerson, meanwhile, made 40 appearances between League and cup competitions for Fiorentina, who have since returned the Brazilian to the Olimpico.

The Lupi would also face competition from Paris Saint-Germain, who see him as an ideal replacement for Juventus-bound Adrien Rabiot.

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