AC Milan open talks with Liverpool forward

Liverpool currently have an overabundance of forward players following their summer spending spree.

Forward options have been added in the shape of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike – and there could be more to come with Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon on the radar.

The next phase of Liverpool’s plans will require outgoings. Richard Hughes will need to balance the books and Arne Slot does not want to be left with a bloated squad either.

That’s why the likes of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez could be heading out – with a deal in reach between Diaz and Bayern and Nunez attracting interest from Saudi Arabia.

Ben Doak is a £25m to £30m chip that could be cashed in should Liverpool need it while Federico Chiesa has also been tipped for a quick return to Italy.

A wide range of clubs have been tipped to swoop for Chiesa, who joined from Juventus in a £12.5m deal back in September 2024.

According to Caught Offside, Juventus “is quietly gaining traction” as a new club for Chiesa, while Roma, Como, Atalanta and Napoli have also been mentioned.

It’s not been the first time that Chiesa has been mentioned as a Rossoneri target – but talks are now underway according to the report.

© IMAGO – Arne Slot Federico Chiesa Liverpool 2024-25

“Milan have initiated “indirect contact” through Chiesa’s representatives, although the financial dimension could pose challenges,” the report states.

Chiesa was initially earmarked for a back-up role to Mohamed Salah but has failed to win over Arne Slot during his first year at Anfield.

He played only six times in the Premier League and appeared in 14 matches overall during 2024/25.

It was first suggested back in January that Chiesa could be returning to Italy but no move materialised. Now it seems the Italy international is edging closer to the exit door with his representatives now exploring a deal with Milan.