Serie A club Atalanta will reportedly look to sign 27-year-old Italian international Federico Chiesa from Liverpool on loan in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Federico Chiesa is the subject of interest from Atalanta. The Serie A giants are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a versatile attacker in the summer transfer window. So, the 27-year-old out-of-favour Liverpool winger has emerged as a target for La Dea.
The rising Italian giants are ready to intensify their efforts to sign the former Fiorentina attacker by approaching Liverpool to discuss a loan deal. Meanwhile, Chiesa has no future at Anfield, with Arne Slot excluding him from the pre-season squad for the tour to Asia.
Federico Chiesa and his struggles
Federico Chiesa has been a shell of the dynamic winger he once was since returning from a long-term knee injury a few years ago. The 27-year-old winger struggled to make his mark in his final season with Juventus, and Liverpool’s decision to secure his services last summer in a deal worth around £10 million raised eyebrows.
The Italian international barely featured in his debut season for Liverpool, and he has yet to complete even 500 minutes of game time across 14 outings in all competitions, finding the back of the net two times and providing two assists. However, Chiesa’s stock in the market remains high in his homeland, with Atalanta among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Serie A return beckons?
Federico Chiesa has been on Atalanta’s radar for several months. The continued interest makes sense, considering Mateo Retegui has joined Al-Qadsiah. In addition, Ademola Lookman faces an uncertain future at the Gewiss Stadium amid his links with several Premier League bigwigs.
Chiesa has thus emerged as a viable target for Atalanta, with La Dea seeking an initial loan move with a purchase option. The Serie A club will soon approach Liverpool to discuss the deal as they look to intensify their efforts to secure his services.
With Chiesa having no future at Anfield after Arne Slot’s decision to omit him from Liverpool’s pre-season tour to Asia, the Italian giants may fancy their prospects. However, Atalanta will face stiff competition from fellow Serie A club Napoli for the 27-year-old Italian winger’s signature.
