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Liverpool are happy to keep Federico Chiesa as part of their squad next season, but the forward is likely to push for a move, Rousing The Kop can exclusively reveal.

Chiesa was Arne Slot’s only new signing last summer, arriving from Juventus in a cut-price deal.

Although the Italian joined with a big reputation, he has managed only 13 appearances all season and is yet to start a Premier League match.

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As a result, there have been rumours that Chiesa is set to leave Liverpool after just one year this summer.

And although RTK understands that the Reds are not actively looking to sell the 27-year-old, it remains a strong possibility that he will depart.

Sources have indicated that the choice will be left up to Chiesa himself, with Liverpool highly unlikely to stand in his way if a transfer is sought.



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Chiesa was seen as a low-risk transfer by Liverpool last summer, with plenty of upside to a cheap deal being done with Juventus.

To get more context on Chiesa’s likely exit, RTK asked journalist and transfer expert Graeme Bailey to explain the current situation.

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“On Chiesa, the thinking is if he wants to stay they’ll let him stay,” says Bailey.

The outlay on him was minimal.”

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“However, I’d be absolutely amazed if he’s still there in August,” adds the reporter.

“I don’t see how he stays and that’s the way Liverpool are seeing it.

“It was a no-brainer signing, a no risk situation and they’re not going to lose money on the deal.”

Although it has been a difficult season for Chiesa, the Italy international has regularly cut a happy figure around the Liverpool training ground and on matchdays.

However, while there is understood to be no issue with Chiesa’s attitude, the forward is eager for more playing time.

As a result, although Liverpool’s stance is potentially a surprise to some given his lack of involvement under Slot, an exit remains the most likely outcome this summer.

Chiesa will not be short of offers from Italy and elsewhere and while the Reds would be happy to see him stay, they will happily go along with the player’s wishes.