Federico Chiesa

3Sep

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Federico Chiesa not in Champions league Squad for Liverpool Liverpool Federico Chiesa has been left out of Liverpool’s Champions League squad. The Italian forward has been pipped to the post by young winger Rio Ngumhoa, who was included ahead of the 27-year-old in the Reds’ roster. There are strict rules set by UEFA meaning that eight players within the 25-man maximum must be ‘locally trained’, where players have spent two consecutive years with the club between the ages of 15 and 21. Usually, Ngumhoa, who has recently turned 17, would be able to play Champions League football as part of the ‘B’ squad list, but because he only joined the club from Chelsea last year, he has to be part of the ‘A’ list.As such, he ekes out Chiesa in the Arne Slot’s 22-man squad. New signin...

Napoli reignite interest in Liverpool winger Chiesa

2Aug

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Napoli reignite interest in Liverpool winger Chiesa

Federico Chiesa Napoli are considering a move for Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa, reports from Italy claim, after the former Juventus player has been considered surplus to requirements by the Premier League champions. According to what has been reported by the Corriere dello Sport, Napoli had been caught in two minds over whether to pursue a new winger or a full-back. After missing out on Swiss forward Dan Ndoye to Nottingham Forest, the Neapolitan side turned their attention to Girona defender Miguel Gutierrez but the deal has reportedly been put on hold. Therefore, Napoli return to their pursuit of a winger.Chiesa amongst names linked to NapoliChiesa is not the only winger linked to Napoli. Two more Premier League outcasts in Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling and Manchester City’s Jac...

Napoli agree terms with Noa Lang, new contact for Federico Chiesa

24Jun

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Napoli agree terms with Noa Lang, new contact for Federico Chiesa

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 8: Noa Lang of PSV runs with the ball during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and sc Heerenveen at Philips Stadion on March 8, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Broer van den Boom/BSR Agency/Getty Images) Serie A champions Napoli have agreed personal terms for PSV star Noa Lang and continue to work towards signing Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa. The Partenopei have been linked with a host of attackers and Gianluca di Marzio has reported that they currently have four targets for two positions. Lang has agreed personal terms with Napoli in the last few hours and PSV will soon have a meeting with the Partenopei about a fee. If a basic agreement for a fee of €28 million is reached, the move will definitely go through. Lang has identifie...

Chiesa and Udogie among Milan’s Italian transfer targets – report

4Apr

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Chiesa and Udogie among Milan’s Italian transfer targets – report

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Fedrico Chiesa of Liverpool looks on during the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan will be looking for more Italian players in the summer transfer window, with Federico Chiesa and Destiny Udogie among their targets. The Rossoneri will rebuild their squad in the 2025-26 campaign, hiring a new sporting director and coach. Fabio Paratici has emerged as the frontrunner for the sporting director role and is expected to be hired in the coming weeks, once all the legal paperwork is completed. Paratici’s priority is to build a strong Italian core in the 2025-26 squad, starting with a new coach. Roberto De Zerbi, Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Al...

Napoli target Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa

10Jan

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Napoli target Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Liverpool's Federico Chiesa during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on September 21, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Dave Howarth - CameraSport via Getty Images) Napoli’s head coach Antonio Conte has reportedly identified Federico Chiesa as a prime target should Khvicha Kvaratskhelia depart the club. The Italian winger’s brief stint at Liverpool appears to be nearing its end, with the player struggling to find playing time in a high-performing squad. Calciomercato report how Chiesa, who joined Liverpool from Juventus last summer, has found it challenging to break into a formidable attacking lineup featuring the likes of Salah, Gakpo, Luis Diaz, Jones, and Darwin Nunez. This lack of opportunity has led ...

Chiesa ruled out of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Bologna

1Oct

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Champions League

Chiesa ruled out of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Bologna

One of Liverpool's summer signings will miss the Champions League clash with Bologna after sustaining a minor issue in training. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: (THE SUN OUT. THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Federico Chiesa of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on September 25, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) The recent arrival was not present with the rest of the squad for their open session in front of the media on Tuesday morning. Diogo Jota was also absent but Liverpool head coach Arne Slot expects him to be in the squad to face the Serie A side at Anfield. Slot said: 'Diogo missed two sessions after the Wolves game as he took a knock. I'm expecting to be with u...

Liverpool transfer news as ‘approach’ made for $106m star amid Real Madrid battle

6Sep

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Liverpool transfer news as ‘approach’ made for $106m star amid Real Madrid battle

The transfer window may be closed, but the rumors keep coming, with some claims that will no doubt raise eyebrows among Liverpool fans. Despite a quiet summer, which saw just Giorgi Mamardashvili and Federico Chiesa signed, the Reds have made a perfect start to the season under new head coach Arne Slot. There’s still a long way to go though, and it won’t be long before the Dutchman gets another chance to add to his squad in January. As things stand, he may not take that chance, although with questions remaining over the futures of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool may need to take action. The latest rumors see the Reds being linked with a couple of young defenders. Here is the Football Flame verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the...

Liverpool also want to sign ‘outstanding’ winger after declaring Federico Chiesa interest

27Aug

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Liverpool also want to sign ‘outstanding’ winger after declaring Federico Chiesa interest

Liverpool’s transfer window seems to have sprung to life as we edge closer to deadline day. Federico Chiesa has been linked with a move to Anfield as the Reds contacted Juventus yesterday to test the waters about a potential transfer. TURIN, ITALY - AUGUST 8: Federico Chiesa of Juventus during a training session at JTC on August 8, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) With less than a year left on his current deal, Chiesa is available for around £15m, making him a low-cost option.However, the Italian is not the only attacker on Liverpool’s radar, with Kingsley Coman also linked with a move to Arne Slot’s side before the deadline. Liverpool want Kingsley Coman to strengthen attack Coman has decided to leave Bayern Muni...

Juventus’ Federico Chiesa move to Barcelona will only happen in final week of transfer window

22Aug

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Juventus’ Federico Chiesa move to Barcelona will only happen in final week of transfer window

Barcelona remain set on bringing in a left winger this summer, even if it looks like being a much more low-profile choice compared to Nico Williams. They are currently in talks with Juventus for Federico Chiesa, who is out of contract next summer. Previous reports state that Barcelona have agreed personal terms with Chiesa, who would take a wage cut to sign a three-year deal with the Catalan side, and has given the green light for the move. Meanwhile talks with Bianconeri are still ongoing. Juventus are keen to raise the fee to €20m, while Barcelona seemingly will not move above €15m. However Cadena SER explain that the deal will not go through this week. Any agreement will have to be rubber-stamped in the final week of the transfer window, due to doubts about Barcelona’s ability to ...

28Jul

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Why Tottenham aren’t after Federico Chiesa

Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on March 10, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Tottenham are in the market for one more solid attacking piece to complete their front line, and there’s a belief that Spurs will either go after a left winger or a No. 9 so that they can move Son Heung-min back to the wing. Tottenham need help on the wing As transfer speculation mounts regarding the future of Premier League veteran Richarlison, who did enjoy a bounce-back season under Ange Postecoglou, there’s been equally rampant transfer speculation in the Italian media about the possibility of Tottenham going after Federico Chiesa. It makes sense. Tottenham have a need on the win...