Liverpool attacker Federico Chiesa could be offered a swift return to Italian football this January, with a trio of Serie A giants circling the Anfield outcast.
Serie A Giants Circle Struggling Winger
AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Roma are all reportedly interested in securing a deal for the 28-year-old Italy international, who has failed to establish himself since his summer 2024 arrival from Juventus. Chiesa has found playing time exceptionally limited under manager Arne Slot, making just nine Premier League appearances this season without a single start.
His contributions have been minimal, with a return of two goals and one assist across a mere 139 minutes of football this campaign. The summer signings of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike have pushed Chiesa even further down the pecking order, a situation exacerbated by Liverpool's current on-pitch struggles.
World Cup Ambitions and International Tension
A January move could be crucial for Chiesa's hopes of featuring in the next World Cup, assuming Italy qualifies. However, his international situation is also complicated. Italy boss Gennaro Gattuso has publicly addressed the issue, stating he consistently calls up the player before every international break.
"You know this very well," Gattuso told Sky Italia. "You always ask the same questions. I call Chiesa. I call him before every international break. The problem isn't Gattuso or his coaching staff. It's his problem. Not ours." This public comment highlights the growing frustration surrounding Chiesa's lack of match fitness.
Liverpool's Pursuit of Semenyo Adds to Pressure
Chiesa's task at Liverpool is set to become even more difficult. The Reds are now in 'concrete talks' to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo in the January transfer window. The deal for the Cherries star could be worth up to £65 million.
Liverpool face competition from rivals Manchester United for Semenyo's signature, with Manchester City also monitoring the situation. Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is attempting to downplay the transfer speculation, focusing on the short term.
"We are in November," Iraola said last week. "Antoine is our player, he will continue being our player. In January, you can ask me about the market in January, but right now I'm not worried about the next markets."
The potential arrival of a high-profile attacker like Semenyo would likely represent the final nail in the coffin for Chiesa's Liverpool career, making a January departure back to his native Italy appear increasingly inevitable for the former Juventus star.
