Report: Liverpool discussing four-year contract offer for Juventus' €15M-rated standout
By Eduardo Razo
Juventus will be busy heading into Friday's summer transfer deadline as they look to resolve the future of forward Federico Chiesa. The 26-year-old's contract expires in 2025, so this summer could be the Italian club's last chance to secure a fee for the player.
Chiesa has been a hot commodity in these last few days, as recent information linked the player to FC Barcelona.
According to SPORT, the 2021 UEFA Euro winner must take a pay cut, lowering his salary from €5 million to €4 million. Barcelona are asking for this to comply with financial fair play regulations.
Nonetheless, Barcelona aren't alone in looking to land Chiesa from Juventus before the summer window closes.
Liverpool enter the Chiesa race
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Tuesday that negotiations are ongoing among all parties to finalize the deal, and Liverpool are feeling optimistic that the two sides can reach an agreement.
Moreover, Romano notes that the Reds are currently the only club to have made formal contact with Juventus despite the ongoing Barcelona rumors.
🔴🇮🇹 During talks on Monday, Federico Chiesa opened the doors to Liverpool as he’s super keen on the move.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 27, 2024
Negotiations underway between all parties involved to get the deal done, Liverpool are confident.
The only club to approach Juve with formal contact has been Liverpool. pic.twitter.com/uhWG6FmDeq
The Athletic's David Ornstein also provided information on the Chiesa file as he reports that the player is available for around €15 million.
Ornstein adds that the reason Liverpool are looking to scoop up the Italian standout this week is because the Premier League side have admired the forward for a number of years.
As a result, Liverpool decided to capitalize on the situation and are discussing a possible four-year contract, per Ornstein.
🚨 Liverpool working to complete signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus before transfer window shuts. 26yo #Juve attacker available for ~€15m & #LFC proceeding. Long-term admirers of Italy int’l + discussing 4yr deal @TheAthleticFC after @FabrizioRomano https://t.co/C1D2jQYaNx
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 27, 2024
If this is the end, Juventus would be saying goodbye to a player who made 131 appearances since joining the club in 2022 while scoring 32 goals and registering 23 assists. Furthermore, Chiesa won two Coppa Italia trophies and one Supercoppa Italiana.
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