Liverpool Pursues £43.5 Million Player Sought After by Cristiano Ronaldo During His Time at Man Utd

Liverpool fans can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that Salah remains with the team this season, despite a substantial offer – rumored to be as high as £150 million – from Al Ittihad that Liverpool promptly turned down at the end of August.

Despite the persistent rumors surrounding Salah’s future, Jurgen Klopp has consistently affirmed his belief in the Egyptian’s unwavering commitment to the club. Just this month, Klopp stated, “I’ve never had, and I don’t have now, doubts about his future, his commitment to this club. Believe me, you can’t imagine how much fuss the whole world makes and how calm we are with it.”

However, with the Saudi transfer window closed and Salah still a Liverpool player, it’s clear that Liverpool will likely face substantial bids for the Egyptian superstar in both the January transfer window and next summer.

Consequently, Liverpool is keeping a watchful eye on potential replacements, and according to the Spanish publication Fichajes, Federico Chiesa is on their radar.

This news comes on the heels of a report from Corriere dello Sport a month ago, where it was suggested that Chiesa would welcome a move to Anfield, and Juventus was rumored to be seeking a transfer fee in the vicinity of £43.5 million for the 25-year-old playmaker.

Chiesa has made a name for himself, particularly with his standout performances during the European Championships two years ago, which saw Italy clinch the title by defeating England in a dramatic penalty shootout in the final.

Regrettably, Chiesa has spent a significant portion of the past two years nursing various injuries, which has somewhat hampered his consistent presence on the pitch.

A report from Calciomercato in October 2021 revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo was an admirer of Chiesa during his time at Juventus and had expressed his desire for Manchester United to pursue the talented Italian player. The two stars had played together at Juventus before Ronaldo made a much-anticipated return to Old Trafford, marking a brief yet unforgettable chapter in his illustrious career.