'Confirmed' - Man Utd transfer target signs five-year deal after Newcastle United snub

Nicolo Barella has signed a new five-year contract at Inter Milan, one year on from being heavily linked with a move to Newcastle United.

Newcastle enquired about the midfielder last summer with the hope of agreeing a £50million deal. Inter Milan were not willing to sell the midfielder as Newcastle turned their attention to AC Milan and Sandro Tonali instead.

The Tonali transfer has so far proven to be a difficult one for Newcastle and the player, who was banned for the majority of the 2023-24 campaign after breaching betting rules. Meanwhile, Barella made 37 appearances to help Inter win the Serie A title.

The 27-year-old has been rewarded with a new long-term deal at the San Siro, which was officially confirmed by the club on Tuesday evening.

A club statement read: “Internazionale Milano can confirm that Nicolò Barella has renewed his contract with the Club: The 27-year-old midfielder will remain a Nerazzurri player until 30 June 2029.” Barella was also watched by Manchester United last summer but a new deal effectively ends any chance of the player leaving Inter this summer.

Barella won Euro 2020 with Italy and is currently away with the national team as they head to Germany for Euro 2024 looking to retain their title.