Napoli have added Liverpool ahead Federico Chiesa to their record of switch targets ought to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia go away the membership this month, in line with stories.
The Serie A giants have been linked with Chiesa for a number of months, although the participant’s agent lately poured chilly water over the rumours.
“Napoli didn’t negotiate a contract with Chiesa from Liverpool within the winter interval, and the membership has no intention of shelling out with the participant,” his agent Vali Ramadan said.
“The participant is constant with Liverpool and is looking for the chance to take part within the coming interval. That is what I can affirm now.”
Liverpool signed the Italian worldwide on a budget from Juventus in the summertime switch window but the winger has struggled for recreation time this time period, enjoying 4 occasions in complete and solely beginning as soon as.
Chiesa penned a four-year contract when he joined the Reds for round £10million in August however it could not be shocking to see him go away within the winter switch window, even when his agent has denied the hyperlinks to Napoli.
Accidents are the principle cause for Chiesa’s lack of minutes however Arne Slot’s assault has been on hearth in 2024/25, making it very tough for him to get on the pitch even when absolutely match.
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He ought to not less than be open to a return to Italy and Napoli ought to grow to be a critical possibility ought to Kvaratskhelia go away – which seems very possible.
Paris Saint-Germain are very eager on signing the Georgian winger this month however face competitors from Liverpool’s arch-rivals Manchester United.
It has been reported that the Pink Devils are eager to hijack PSG’s pursuit of Kvaratskhelia and are prepared to agree a swap deal including out-of-favour attacker Marcus Rashford.
Rashford’s anticipated Man United departure might set off a switch domino within the January window and Chiesa to Napoli is a transfer that might come to fruition.
This is according to Sky Sports in Italy, the place it’s claimed Antonio Conte’s aspect are eager on signing Chiesa on mortgage, however Liverpool’s stance is unclear.
The Sky Sports activities Switch Centre says:
Liverpool ahead Federico Chiesa is among the names Napoli are contemplating as a possible alternative ought to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia go away this month, in line with Sky in Italy.
Chiesa, signed from Juventus in the summertime, has made simply 4 appearances for Liverpool this season due to health struggles.
Sky in Italy are reporting that Napoli can be enthusiastic about taking the 27-year-old on mortgage towards the top of the window.
Though that in fact relies on Liverpool’s willingness to let him go.
Chiesa was signed by Liverpool for an preliminary charge of £10m that might rise to £12.5m.
Lille’s Edon Zhegrova is another choice Napoli are mentioned to be taking a look at, however that deal is prone to be a tough one to do.
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