Inter have a very serious interest in Nicolo Barella but completing a move for the midfielder in January will be difficult if not impossible according to a report from Sky Sport.

The young central midfielder is viewed as the ideal reinforcement for the midfield and has mesmerised many at Inter with his performances for Cagliari this season.

The Rossoblu management are unwilling to let their top prospect depart in the upcoming January transfer window but could very much be powerless come June. Cagliari want no less than €30 million for the Italian youth international but Inter are not willing to offer more than €18 million upfront and bonuses.

Barella has starred for Diego Lopez’s side making 16 appearances in Serie A scoring two goals in the process. He has been near ever present since Cagliari’s promotion to the top flight two seasons ago and is nearing 50 Serie A appearances in the Rossoblu shirt.