Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has emerged as a primary target for three Serie A clubs ahead of the January transfer window after failing to feature under manager Andoni Iraola during the 2026–27 campaign.
Serie A Suitors Launch Bids for Out-of-Favour Winger
The 28-year-old Italian forward has endured a difficult period on Merseyside, registering zero competitive minutes under the current Anfield regime. Liverpool signed the former Juventus player in the summer of 2024 for an initial £10 million outlay, according to Sports Mole. With only 18 months remaining on his contract by January, the club is unlikely to stand in the way of a negotiated departure, thisisanfield.com reported.
Chiesa addressed his playing time requirements directly during an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, stating his desire to return to Italy. “[The club] is always in my heart, and I’d like to return,” Chiesa said. “I want to play. If I don’t find consistency in the Premier League, I’ll have to look elsewhere. I barely played in my first year at Liverpool, and in the last one, very little.”
Squad Pecking Order and Injury Realities at Anfield
Manager Andoni Iraola currently faces an attacking selection squeeze following injuries to Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo during international duty with Sweden and the Netherlands respectively. Bradley Barcola, Victor Munoz, Rio Ngumoha, and Lewis Koumas remain the available forward options for upcoming fixtures, thisisanfield.com reported. Despite these fitness concerns, Chiesa has dropped out of the Champions League squad and sits behind 21-year-old academy graduate Lewis Koumas in the attacking pecking order.
The winger noted that securing a move back to Serie A is essential for his career trajectory. “I want to get back to being a key player, but to do that I need to play more than a thousand minutes a season for my club. Playing so little, I won’t get anywhere,” Chiesa told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
January Transfer Window Valuation and Squad Space
Liverpool will require squad space to facilitate any potential winter additions aimed at challenging Manchester City and Arsenal higher up the Premier League table, Sports Mole reported. Inter Milan, Lazio, and Atalanta are currently preparing formal offers to test Liverpool’s resolve, according to Calciomercato. If interested suitors meet a valuation anywhere near the initial £10 million investment, the Reds are expected to accept a permanent sale.
While a return to Serie A has long looked the most probable route out of Anfield—with previous links to Juventus, AC Milan, Napoli, Roma, and Bologna—the upcoming winter window provides a concrete timeline for negotiations. Chiesa continues to step up his recovery from a muscle injury with individual sessions at the AXA Training Centre, but his long-term future remains firmly outside of Merseyside.
Frequently Asked Questions
What clubs are currently trying to sign Federico Chiesa from Liverpool?
Inter Milan, Atalanta, and Lazio are monitoring the Italian forward and have opened informal discussions through Calciomercato reporting.
How much did Liverpool originally pay for Federico Chiesa?
The Reds secured the Italian international for an initial £10 million transfer fee during the summer of 2024.
How many minutes has Chiesa played this season?
Chiesa has failed to register a single minute of competitive action for Liverpool across all competitions during the current 2026–27 campaign.