Liverpool have been linked with a move for Sassuolo winger Domenico Berardi after another impressive season in Serie A.

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According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport (as reported by the Liverpool Echo), the Reds are monitoring the 26-year-old's situation, with a possible bid being prepared.

The report claims that fellow Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in snapping up Berardi this summer, meaning Jurgen Klopp may have to move quickly in order to secure his man.

New Mohamed Salah

After bagging an impressive 17 goals and providing a further eight assists in just 30 top-flight appearances last season, Berardi earned a place in Italy's squad for Euro 2020.

The 6 ft forward has carried his fine club form onto the international stage, becoming one of Roberto Mancini's standout performers in the group stage of the European Championship, with two assists in two games for the unbeaten Italian side leading The Guardian's Nicky Bandini to say that he, and his club teammate Manuel Locatelli, have been at the heart of the revitalisation of Italy.

He's been a highly-rated talent in his homeland for many years despite not featuring for one of Italian football's biggest teams, drawing praise from former AC Milan and Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi back in 2014.

"Berardi is a player of great talent, a modern footballer who plays for the team all over the field,” said Sacchi. "He has liveliness, intuition, temperament, and strength combined with a good technique."

A failed two-year stint at Juventus saw Berardi fail to make a single appearance for the Old Lady, spending the entirety of his time back on loan at Sassuolo, but he's continually been linked with another exit since.

At 26, the pacey gem may think it's the right time to take the next step in his career, and Liverpool's director of football Michael Edwards could discover the club's new Mohamed Salah with a swoop over the coming months.

The Eygpt international has fired the Reds to Champions League and Premier League glory since making his switch from Serie A outfit Roma four seasons ago, and Berardi could have a similar impact.

He's contributed to 172 goals in 291 games for his boyhood club to date, highlighting the star quality he possesses. And he could become the next attacking talent from Italian football to steer Klopp's charges to major trophies next season.

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