Gerrard Recommends Bellingham Alternative to Liverpool After Watching Inter Milan

• Liverpool recently dropped out of their pursuit of Jude Bellingham due to his transfer cost
• The Reds have moved on to other targets to revamp an ageing midfield in a massive rebuild
• Former captain Steven Gerrard has recommended a Bellingham alternative to Jürgen Klopp

Steven Gerrard has recommended an Inter Milan midfielder to his former club as an alternative to Borussia Dortmund midfielder, Jude Bellingham.

Liverpool pulled out of the race to sign Bellingham due to his transfer cost, with the reported amount of £130 million not a figure the Reds can afford when they need to sign at least three midfielders.

Gerrard was on punditry duties with BT Sport as Inter Milan beat city rivals, AC Milan 2-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final.

He identified a midfielder from the Nerazzurri camp that his former club should target if they cannot afford their primary target - Bellingham.

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Gerrard recommends Barella to Liverpool

Italian midfielder, Nicolo Barella was a force in Inter’s midfield, as they dominated the Rossoneri to put themselves in the driver’s seat ahead of the second leg next week.

“He’s creative, he can nick important goals,” Gerrard told BT Sport, via Mirror UK, about the former Cagliari midfielder.

“I watched him against England in Naples, and he was involved in all parts of the game. He did really well against the England midfield - Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice. He’s also at a good age, coming into his prime."

Gerrard also commended Barella for his great feet, tenacity, and ability to tackle.

“In the first game, he was the difference. There are many, many admirers, Liverpool being one at the moment,” he added.

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According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter Milan would be forced to sell the Euro 2020 winner if they fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League, with his value at £62 mil.

Five confirmed Liverpool exits

Sports Brief reported that Liverpool have confirmed five exits this summer as they plan to rebuild their squad for next season.

There are four midfielders among these exits, which makes room for incoming players, including the man Gerrard recommends.

Veteran midfielder, James Milner leads the Anfield departures, having already agreed to a one-year contract with Brighton. Roberto Firmino will also leave at the end of the season.