Serie A giants Inter Milan want to sign Liverpool striker Bobby Firmino as they search for replacements for Romelu Lukaku, according to La Gazzetta Dello Sport (via CaughtOffside).
The Belgium international is struggling to establish himself in Milan after rejoining the club from Chelsea in the summer, while the Reds No. 9 is set to become a free agent and can currently reach a pre-contract deal with clubs. foreign.
The 31-year-old recently admitted he would like to stay at Anfield beyond the summer and Jurgen Klopp has also insisted he wants the Brazilian to extend his stay on Merseyside.
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Although Firmino is currently sidelined with injury and has missed Liverpool’s last eight games, his form for the FA Cup winners this season has been impressive.
Following the arrival of Darwin Núñez in the summer, many expected the former Hoffenheim man to see limited playing time, but instead he has flourished with Luis DÃaz and Diogo Jota recovering from long-term injuries.
Firmino has nine goals and four assists in 21 appearances (in all competitions) and will be desperate to get back into shape in the coming weeks to help his team in their quest for a top-four finish.
Meanwhile, Lukaku has had a forgettable season in Italy with numerous injuries limiting the 29-year-old to just eight appearances for the San Siro side this season.
We certainly hope our No. 9 will remain a Liverpool player beyond the summer and with him speaking publicly about his desire to stay in the Premier League, we think it will only be a matter of time before a new deal is announced.
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