Liverpool have unleashed a whirlwind in Barcelona over their late interest in a deal to to sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus, according to reports.
The Reds are yet to make a signing this summer, although Giorgi Mamardashvili is currently undergoing a medical .
Jurgen Klopp left Arne Slot a good squad to work with after the German decided to call it a day at the end of last season but there are still a few areas that could do with strengthening.
It is thought central midfielder and central defence are two of the biggest areas in need of work, while there have been links to a number of wingers over the summer transfer window.
And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed yesterday that a deal to bring Juventus winger Chiesa to Anfield is now a real possibility after made an initial approach .
Romano wrote in his Caught Offside column: Liverpool have made an initial approach for Federico Chiesa as a possible option for the final days of the window. Chiesa is available on the market as Juventus want to find a solution and LFC made contact yesterday. Liverpool are exploring the conditions of the deal as Chiesa would be keen on a move to the Premier League.
Further update on this story: Federico Chiesa has given his full availability to join Liverpool after initial talks. He’s excited about this possibility and contract won’t be an issue. Juventus want Chiesa to leave and asking price is around €15m. The deal is on.
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Reports in Spain have built on that report from a Barcelona side of things by calling his decision to accept a deal to join Liverpool over the Catalan giants as a betrayal .
It is understood that Barcelona had put in weeks of arduous negotiations before the unexpected turn took place on Monday with Liverpool now leading the race to sign the Italy international.
Chiesa had given the go-ahead for a change of scenery at the Camp Nou but the transfer intervention from Liverpool has unleashed a whirlwind in Barcelona, since the Italian player, excited by the possibility of playing at Anfield, is looking forward to joining the ranks of Liverpool.
The report adds: Liverpool s arrival not only complicates the signing of the Italian, but also calls into question Barça s overall strategy in the transfer market.
but Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio insists a deal is now impossible .
Speaking to bettingexpert.com, Di Marzio said: Kvaratskhelia will stay at Napoli for sure.
