August 26th 2024.
Arne Slot, the current manager of Liverpool, is eager to enhance his squad this week. Reports have emerged that Liverpool has reached out to Juventus to secure the signing of Federico Chiesa - a player who has been on the radar of Manchester United and Chelsea for a long time.
Despite being one of the top clubs in Europe, Liverpool has not made any new signings this summer. With the transfer window closing in just a few days, Slot is feeling the pressure to strengthen his squad, which he inherited from Jurgen Klopp.
However, the lack of activity in the transfer market may also suggest that Slot is satisfied with the current strength of his team. This was evident in their first two games of the season, where they defeated Brentford and Ipswich Town with ease.
Nevertheless, Liverpool is still looking to make a few moves before the end of the summer window. One of these deals is a potential £30m move for Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia. Additionally, they have also shown interest in signing Italian international, Federico Chiesa, according to reliable sources.
Chiesa has been a key player for Juventus since joining the club in 2022, making over 100 appearances. However, his agent hinted earlier this summer that a transfer might be on the cards. This has caught the attention of Liverpool, as well as other top clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea.
The Reds wasted no time and reportedly made contact with Juventus on Monday to discuss a potential deal. It is believed that Juventus is open to selling Chiesa, and the player himself is keen on a move to the Premier League.
Although Chiesa's form may have dipped in recent years, he is still considered a highly talented and exciting forward. This was evident in his performance for Italy in their successful European Championship campaign in 2021.
If Liverpool manages to secure Chiesa's signature, he would be a valuable addition to their already impressive attacking lineup, which includes the likes of Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, and Luis Diaz.
Chiesa's agent had previously mentioned that Manchester United, Chelsea, and West Ham were all interested in his client and suggested that he would be leaving Juventus before the end of the transfer window.
He stated, "He is an outgoing player. The technical plans have changed, and evidently the new coach does not see him as a key player. That said, if he continues to demand a salary higher than €6m, I know that West Ham, Manchester United, and Chelsea were following him."
Liverpool will face their toughest challenge of the season so far when they face their arch-rivals, Manchester United, at Old Trafford this weekend. After back-to-back wins against Ipswich and Brentford, Slot's team will be looking to maintain their winning streak and continue their dominance in the Premier League.
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