Liverpool are now ready to sell forward Federico Chiesa in the summer transfer window after interest from West Ham has emerged, according to Calcio Mercato.
Chiesa has struggled to make an impact since arriving at Anfield, and the Italian international has been predominantly utilised off the bench.
A January departure looked like it could be in the pipeline as he searches for more regular first-team football, but with Alexander Isak's injury, Liverpool were always going to be reluctant to let anyone in the attack depart.
Despite the injury to Isak, Chiesa is still struggling to cement himself as a regular under Arne Slot, and as a result, a departure in the summer transfer window is now looking likely.
Liverpool Ready to Sell West Ham Target
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According to a report from Calcio Mercato, Liverpool are now ready to sell Chiesa in the summer transfer window after refusing to let him depart in the winter.
Chiesa will be put up for sale for a fee of up to £17m, and he wants to become a regular, whether that be at Liverpool or elsewhere.
It's claimed that West Ham were interested in signing him in the January window, but the Reds said no, so it will be interesting to see whether they reignite their pursuit later this year.
Chiesa, described as a 'monster', has made 19 appearances in the Premier League for Liverpool this season, but only one of those has been from the start.
The 28-year-old has played a total of 255 minutes in the league, so it's no surprise that he wants more regular football.
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West Ham Could be a Smart Move for Chiesa
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If West Ham remain in the Premier League, then they could be a good destination for Chiesa in the summer. The Hammers should be able to offer him a comfortable salary, and he's likely to become more of a regular in their side.
Nuno Espirito Santo's outfit might not be the Champions League-level club Chiesa is hoping for, but he might need to make a step down in order to start playing regularly once again.
If West Ham drop down to the Championship, then there's little chance of that move happening, but it could be one to watch later this year.
Should Liverpool be Selling Chiesa?
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With Liverpool now considering offloading Chiesa, GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT whether it would be a smart idea. They responded:
Federico Chiesa has struggled for sustained minutes, limiting rhythm, tactical integration, and measurable output. At his age and profile, he needs regular starts to justify squad status and valuation.
From a squad-construction perspective, retaining a high-earning rotation option who is not central to Arne Slot’s core structure is inefficient resource allocation.
Offloading him would marginally reduce the wage bill and create financial headroom under PSR constraints.
A sale also opens a non-homegrown slot and facilitates recruitment of a more system-specific wide forward.