Fiorentina Exploring Feasibility Of Signing Liverpool Forward Federico Chiesa For €7Million

The 27-year-old has struggled to settle at Anfield since his move from Juventus in the summer

Conor Bradley and Federico Chiesa of Liverpool warm-up prior to the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool Premier League match at Molineux Stadium / IMAGO / Every Second Media

According to a report, Fiorentina are exploring the possibility of signing Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa in January.

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The Reds made a shock move for the Italian international in the summer, securing him for what looked like a bargain cut-price fee of just €12million from Juventus.

He has struggled, however, to establish himself at Anfield, making just four appearances totalling 123 minutes on the pitch.

Federico Chiesa, Liverpool FC / IMAGO / Propaganda Photo

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Whilst Liverpool and Arne Slot have been firm in their stance that the 27-year-old needed time to get fit after missing a full pre-season with the Old Lady, several reports have linked him with a loan move back to Serie A this month.

According to TMW, however, Fiorentina are exploring the possibility of signing Chiesa permanently and suggest that they may try and reach an agreement with Liverpool for a fee of around €7million.

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LFC Transfer Room Verdict

Whilst Chiesa might depart on loan to get some much-needed game time, it seems very unlikely that Liverpool would take a loss on a player who still has plenty of potential upside.