Liverpool have been linked with a surprise move for Italian winger, Federico Chiesa in a deal worth £38.7m from Juventus.
The Italian has been a stand-out player in the rather lackluster Juve team for a couple of seasons now. He initially moved on loan from Fiorentina and then his move was made permanent in the summer of last year. However, he has suffered from injuries in his previous seasons with the Old Lady.
According to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport, the Reds could look to sign him in a deal worth around £38.7 million. Moreover, they would face competition from German champions Bayern Munich.
Is Chiesa a good option for Liverpool?
While there is no doubt that Chiesa is a talented player, his availability issues remain a major concern. Liverpool could use more depth in the attack, but they need to sign a more reliable player in terms of fitness.
Chiesa has missed over 60 games in the last couple of seasons and his signing would be a gamble for the Reds.
Liverpool have had players like Naby Keita and Thiago Alcântara who have missed lots of matches in recent seasons and that has weakened the side. Both players are extremely talented but they have not been able to demonstrate their quality on the page regularly.
It would be a similar case with Chiesa who has been extremely unreliable with his availability.
The Italian was outstanding for his country during Euro 2020 and he was one of the best players in the tournament. He helped Italy win the tournament and he was expected to join a big club back then.
The Italian completed a move to Juventus but he has not been able to live up to the expectations. The main reason has been his persistent injury problems.
If he manages to get over his injury issues, he could prove to be a quality acquisition for both clubs.
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