Liverpool could use Juventus’ Federico Chiesa interest to help in Francisco Conceicao pursuit
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Credit: Imago, DAZN Portugal Thu 26 March 2026 9:45, UK Liverpool have shortlisted Francisco Conceicao as a potential winger signing this summer and could use Federico Chiesa to facilitate any deal for the Juventus star. Liverpool are searching for attacking additions this summer after Mo Salah announced that he is set to leave following the end of the season.RMC Sport have reported that Juve forward Conceicao is on the Reds’ radar as a potential replacement, alongside Michael Olise and Yan Diomande.Conceicao has impressed in Serie A since a move from Porto in 2024, and would likely be signed alongside another player to bolster Arne Slot’s attacking ranks.It remains to be seen if he features heavily in Liverpool’s transfer plans, but one way they could sort a deal to sign the 23-year-old is to potentially send Chiesa back to Turin. ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom.
VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Liverpool could use Federico Chiesa as makeweight in any deal for Francisco ConceicaoChiesa has failed to make any real impact at Liverpool since joining from Juve in 2024, with Slot constantly overlooking him for starts across all competitions.He only made 14 appearances as they won the Premier League title, and has registered three goals and assists each in 32 games so far in 2025-26, with his sole league start coming against Wolves in December.Appearances23Goals (assists)2 (1)Shots on target per 901.29Big chances created per 900.65Duels won per 905.83Fouls won per 901.62Chiesa’s 2025-26 PL statsMany Liverpool fans have criticised Slot for his handling of the 28-year-old, and it is clear to see that he does not have much of a future at Anfield beyond this term.Football Insider revealed ahead of January that Liverpool would accept an offer for Chiesa in the next window, with Juventus known to be interested in taking him back to Turin.A move did not materialise, but now that the Reds are reportedly interested in one of Juve’s stars, they could work out a deal that sees each player move in opposite directions this summer.What has Luciano Spalletti said about Chiesa in the past?Current Juve manager Spalletti will know Chiesa well, after the winger played nine times under him during his spell in charge of Italy.He called Chiesa up for Italy’s Euro 2024 campaign, but then decided against naming him in any of his squads before being sacked in June last year.Spalletti spoke highly of Chiesa during his period away from the national team in January 2025, saying: “I would be very much in favour of having Chiesa under our watch.“Those who have this quality of looking you in the eye and breaking the line in front of them to get to the next one…there aren’t many of them.“The ideal player for me is one who uses his talent to serve those who have less and raise the level of everyone in the team.”The 67-year-old is set to sign a new Juventus contract soon to make him their manager beyond the end of this term, and would surely welcome Chiesa into the fold as a sweetener if Liverpool potentially take Conceicao off his hands. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.