Liverpool have received informal contact from Juventus as they attempt a loan deal for Federico Chiesa – who only left Turin for Merseyside 17 months ago.
Will Federico Chiesa leave Liverpool in January?
Transfer approach: Juventus have made informal contact with Liverpool regarding a January loan deal for Federico Chiesa.
Liverpool stance: Despite the enquiry, The Athletic report that Chiesa is unlikely to leave this month. Arne Slot considers the Italian valuable cover.
The player’s dilemma: With Italy hoping to reach the 2026 World Cup, Chiesa will seek regular minutes. However, he remains a bit-part player at Anfield.
Chiesa made his fourth start of the season in Monday’s 4-1 win over Barnsley, but it would be no surprise if the Italian forward is considering a move away.
LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, January 4, 2026: Liverpool's Federico Chiesa arrives before the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Even with injury to the likes of Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitike in recent weeks, along with the absence of Mohamed Salah, he has still played a bit-part role under Arne Slot.
There is at least one option open for Chiesa if he were to leave Liverpool in January: a return to Juventus.
However, The Athletic‘s James Pearce reports that despite an informal approach over a possible loan, he is unlikely to be allowed to leave.
That comes with Chiesa still considered valuable cover across the forward line, even if Slot does not trust him to start consistently in either the Premier League or Champions League.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Monday, January 12, 2026: Liverpool's Federico Chiesa (R) is substituted off during the FA Cup 3rd Round match between Liverpool FC and Barnsley FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Juventus are seeking a new addition to their attacking ranks this month and reports in Italy had claimed they would push for a loan with an option to buy.
It is further reported that Liverpool would only agree if an obligation-to-buy clause is included, though word from Merseyside suggests that a deal is unlikely either way.
Napoli were among the sides credited with an interest in Chiesa over the summer, but the 28-year-old opted to stay and fight for his place while improving his fitness.
Federico Chiesa: 2025/26 Liverpool Stats
Competition Apps (Starts) Total Minutes G / A
Premier League 15 (1) 228′ 0 / 1
Champions League 3 (0) 61′ 0 / 1
EFL Cup 2 (2) 180′ 0 / 1
FA Cup 1 (1) 60′ 0 / 0
TOTALS 21 (4) 529′ 0 / 3
* Data via Transfermarkt as of Jan 13, 2026.
But with Ekitike established as first-choice centre-forward and the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong preferred as starters on the right even without Salah, his chances appear bleak.
With over two weeks left before the January transfer window closes it is a situation which could change depending on the scale of offers Liverpool receive.
Chiesa is clearly in a bind, with no guarantee of regular starts at Liverpool in a year in which Italy could head to the World Cup, but still relied on enough not to make him expendable to Slot.
Should Liverpool allow Federico Chiesa to leave on loan this month, or is he too valuable to lose without a new signing?
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