Juventus Reportedly Make ‘Formal Contact’ for Federico Chiesa Transfer – Latest LFC News

Juventus have made 'formal contact' with Liverpool regarding a potential January transfer for Federico Chiesa, as reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 28-year-old Italian winger, who joined Liverpool from Juventus in summer 2024 for around €12-15 million, has struggled for game time under manager Arne Slot, managing just two Premier League starts in a season-and-a-half and totaling around 404-512 minutes across competitions.[5][1][4][7]

Chiesa's limited opportunities persist despite injuries to forwards like Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, and Mo Salah's absence at the Africa Cup of Nations. Slot has shown reluctance to rely on him, even starting him once against Wolves where he failed to register a shot. Liverpool view him as essential cover for their depleted attack and are unwilling to let him leave without a replacement, blocking moves to Juventus, Roma, or Napoli.[1][2][5]

Romano's update on X states: “Juventus made formal contact to show interest in Federico Chiesa over possible return in January. Juve are looking to add +1 winger this month and Chiesa is appreciated. Decision up to Liverpool and the player, still early stages.”[1][6] Juventus, under Luciano Spalletti, see Chiesa as an alternative to Kenan Yildiz on the right wing or as a false nine, valuing his familiarity with the club and Serie A.[4][7][8]

Interest from Roma and Napoli also emerges, with a six-month loan discussed to aid Chiesa's push for Italy's World Cup 2026 playoffs under Gattuso. Despite winning the Premier League last season (first Italian in 12 years), his bench role frustrates him, though he won't force an exit. No formal talks yet; Liverpool's stance and Salah's return could decide his fate.[2][3][9]

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