Liverpool are preparing a massive bid for unsettled Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has spoken openly of his admiration for the Italy international, who is available from Inter this summer for the right price.

Il Tempo's Simone Pieretti is reporting Liverpool plan to make a take-it-or-leave-it cash bid of €80m for Barella.

And Inter have indicated they're willing to sell as they line up Sassuolo midfielder Davide Frattesi as a direct replacement.

Barella has also been linked with Newcastle since the end of the season.