Jose Mourinho plans stunning move for Liverpool star amid exit rumours
Liverpool’s upcoming transfer window is now the biggest discussion among the Anfield faithful after they wrapped up the Premier League title last weekend.
Big changes are expected in the summer despite the success of Arne Slot’s first season at the Reds.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is still set to leave Liverpool as the right-back is out of contract in the summer.
Further departures are expected with Wataru Endo also linked away from Liverpool.
Now, Jose Mourinho is preparing to get in on the action as the Fenerbahce manager eyes a move for wantaway Italian international Federico Chiesa.
Federico Chiesa linked with Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce
Chiesa has had a horrid time since he moved to Liverpool in the summer. The Italian international has barely played in the Premier League and is often an unused substitute.
As it stands, the 27-year-old will not even get a Premier League medal given how little he has played in the division.
Therefore, the winger has been regularly linked away from Anfield this summer as he aims to get his career back on track.
| Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool stats | |
| Games played in all competitions | 12 |
| Premier League starts | 0 |
| Goals | 2 |
| Assists | 2 |
Multiple Italian sides were linked with Chiesa, with Napoli pursuing a potential deal.
However, according to Turkish news outlet A Spor via the Liverpool Echo (30 April), Mourinho’s Fenerbahce have now entered the race to sign the winger.
The report states that Mourinho wants to add to his wide options this summer and has identified Chiesa as a potential target.
It is believed that Liverpool would be willing to part with the 27-year-old for just £8.5 million.
Liverpool need to sell their deadwood this summer
After the success of the current campaign, Liverpool must be ruthless if they want to keep progressing.
There is no point in keeping hold of players like Chiesa if the Italian is not favoured by Slot.
Instead, the club must cash in and invest in talents that suit the Dutchman’s needs to help the club retain the Premier League title next season.
Unfortunately for Chiesa, his time at Liverpool will surely now come to an end this summer.