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Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool Future in Doubt Amid Growing Transfer Interest

Federico Chiesa’s time on Merseyside appears to be reaching a crossroads. After a challenging debut season under Arne Slot, the Italian international is now reportedly attracting transfer interest from across Europe — most notably AC Milan and three unnamed Premier League sides.

According to a CaughtOffside exclusive, sources “with a close understanding of the situation” have confirmed that Chiesa has emerged as a summer target for the Rossoneri. It’s also suggested that “a return to Serie A could be an option for Chiesa again this summer as he’s continued to struggle to work his way into Arne Slot’s plans.”

The winger, who joined Liverpool with high expectations following an often electric spell at Juventus, has found himself on the periphery at Anfield. Though he turned down a move to Napoli in January, circumstances appear to have shifted dramatically in recent months.

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Transfer Value Set Between €25-30 Million

Liverpool are reportedly prepared to listen to offers in the region of €25–30million/£21.7million for the 27-year-old, a figure that reflects both Chiesa’s pedigree and the sense of underachievement in his first Premier League campaign. While that price could deter some, it might be viewed as a calculated risk by a club willing to revive the player’s fortunes.

As CaughtOffside notes, “it perhaps seems hard to imagine there’ll be too many clubs willing to pay that, so it will be interesting to see if LFC end up backing down a bit after negotiations.”

With just a handful of standout performances and limited minutes in crucial fixtures, Chiesa has failed to displace any of the established front-line names at Liverpool. Slot already boasts attacking talent in Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, Diogo Jota, and Cody Gakpo, meaning opportunities have been scarce.

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AC Milan Lead Continental Interest

AC Milan’s interest signals a potential lifeline in Italy. Chiesa’s familiarity with Serie A, where he made his name at Fiorentina and Juventus, could make a return appealing for both player and club. His previous injury troubles may temper expectations, but Milan, in need of fresh attacking impetus, appear ready to make a calculated gamble.

CaughtOffside’s article explains that “Chiesa previously shone at Juventus, even if he had some injury issues during his time there, so it’s easy to see why a big name like Milan might be willing to gamble on him.”

The unnamed Premier League clubs, meanwhile, remain a wildcard. Though no details were revealed in the report, their interest suggests Chiesa’s talent is still recognised despite his muted Anfield stint.

Future Uncertain as Summer Nears

Liverpool fans will remember Chiesa’s signing with cautious optimism. The deal was heralded as a savvy move — a proven international with Champions League experience. But football moves quickly. Just one season later, the narrative has shifted from hopeful integration to possible offload.

“Chiesa had been keen to give his time at Liverpool more of a chance,” CaughtOffside reported, “but it now seems very clear that it’s just not working out for the 27-year-old.”

It’s an unfortunate twist for both club and player, though few would argue that Chiesa hasn’t been given a fair chance. If a sale materialises, it will be viewed more as a reshuffling of depth than a dramatic loss for Liverpool.

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For many Liverpool fans, this Federico Chiesa saga feels like a case of what might have been. On paper, he ticked every box: pace, directness, tactical intelligence, and Champions League pedigree. But in practice, it seems the adaptation to English football — and perhaps Arne Slot’s system — just didn’t click.

Supporters might ask: did he really get enough of a chance? Slot, in his first season, has understandably leaned on players more familiar with the league and with each other. With Salah still ever-reliable and Díaz offering width, Chiesa was often left fighting for scraps.

The fee being discussed — €25–30 million — might actually appeal to Liverpool’s recruitment team. It could be reinvested into a player better suited to Slot’s structure or used to bolster another area of the squad.

But let’s not sugar-coat it — there will be disappointment. Chiesa’s quality isn’t in doubt. Fans will remember glimpses of his brilliance, like the goal against Newcastle, and wonder if a second season could have unlocked his best. Unfortunately, in a club constantly striving for perfection, patience is a luxury rarely afforded.

If AC Milan or another side offers the right deal, it seems likely Chiesa will depart. Perhaps he’ll thrive again in Italy — and Liverpool fans will be left hoping this isn’t another case of a player shining only after leaving Anfield.