LIVERPOOL are edging closer to agreeing personal terms with Juventus forward Federico Chiesa.
The 26-year-old is set to sign a four-year contract after talks occurred on Monday.
Chiesa has made it clear he wants to join Liverpool if the clubs can agree a fee.
He has one year left on contract and is valued at around £12.5m, which would be a steal for Liverpool.
The personal terms agreement between Chiesa and Liverpool is “almost done”, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano
And final details of the deal are reportedly being sorted today.
Chiesa scored nine times across 33 appearances in Serie A last season, but wants to be part of Arne Slot‘s new Anfield regime.
The Italy international has been frozen out by the new Juventus manager Thiago Motta after being a regular under Max Allegri.
Motta even left him out of the club’spre-season trip to Germany. with the club looking to cash in on their former prized asset.
After bursting on the European scene in his early Serie A years, he’s struggled since returning from a serious knee problem.
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Chiesa was widely regarded as one of the most exciting wingers in Europe before his injury and he starred as Italy won Euro 2021 – he was named in the team of the tournament.
Liverpool have been long-term admirers of Chiesa – but have now ramped up their interest ahead of the close of the transfer window on Friday.
Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal have also previously registered their interest in Chiesa.
Liverpool completed their first signing of the summer on Tuesday when landing Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili for £29m.
The Georgian shot-stopper is looked at as a long-term asset and will be loaned out to Bournemouth for Prem experience this season.
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