Nicolò Barella is the desire of Carlo Ancelotti to be the replacement for Luka Modrić, whose time at Real Madrid edges closer to an end. The Italian manager sees the Inter Milan midfielder as the best option for the team.

But Ancelotti’s desire to land the Italian would come at a high cost. According to Fichajes, Nicolò Barella will cost the excess of 80 million euros for a deal to be completed.

Real Madrid remains focused on securing the team’s future, as some first-team players could depart the club at the end of the season.

Florentino Pérez has already listed Barella as one of his top transfer targets in the summer.

Why is Nicolò Barella expensive in the market

His current market value stands at the market value of 70 million euros. But his current contract with Inter lasts until June 2026, and in Milan, there’s no desire to let the midfielder leave the club as he is one of the best players this season despite the slow start.

But in Madrid, the 25-years is the perfect replacement for Luka Modric.

What options are on the table

Real Madrid would try to sign Nicolò Barella regardless of his situation at Inter Milan. Florentino Pérez is keen on re-enforcing the team ahead of next season.

If the Los Blancos succeeds in signing Barella, he will join Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni are in the midfield.

In an early report, Real Madrid plans to fast-track the signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund amid interest from top European football clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United and possibly Manchester City.