AC Milan have reportedly contacted Liverpool to bring struggling attacker Federico Chiesa back to Serie A, with the move potentially gifting the Reds with a new midfielder and what this means for the long-term target . also comes to light.

The Reds moved to sign Italian winger Chiesa over the summer in a bargain deal of £12.5 million (€14.9 million, $16.2 million) from Juventus, with the 51-capped star signing Arne Slot. He was the only concrete player added to the squad. But things haven’t gone as planned for Chiesa so far. Liverpool The winger has been limited to just 78 minutes of action in his jersey so far in all competitions.

Indeed, amid claims the winger was struggling to improve his match fitness, the 27-year-old was not even included in the Reds squad that recorded an important 2-1 come-from-behind win against Brighton on Saturday. Slot’s side have made the second-best start to a Premier League season in Liverpool’s history.

Speculations are increasing now chiesa He could be allowed to leave Anfield in the January window, amid reports that he has not done enough to convince Slot that he is worthy of regular selection.

Although he has been linked with a loan offer for Serie A newcomer Como, new reports in Italy claim that AC Milan are in contact with the Reds and have offered them a possible swap deal that could kill two birds with one stone.

Per MilanLiveThe Rossoneri have made a direct swap offer to the Reds involving the winger and the Dutch midfielder. Tijjani Reijnders.

The 26-year-old has become a regular in the team this season, making 12 appearances this season and also appearing against the Reds in the Champions League match at the San Siro in September.

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What did Slot say about Chiesa and will Liverpool be keen on Tijjani Reijnders?

The report states that Slot are keen on adding a new midfielder to their ranks and claims that Reijnders has joined the team. AC Milan The 2023 transfer from AZ Alkmaar had already been added to Liverpool’s wish list before contacting Milan.

In conclusion, MilanLive He claims the swap deal is something Slot and Co. need to take seriously and consider any move for the 19-capped Netherlands star, who is seen as a much more realistic target than Zubimendi, who Liverpool have now removed from their wanted list.

A mobile central midfielder, Reijnders can operate in a variety of midfield roles, either on the left wing or centrally in a 4-3-3 formation, or as one of two double pivots in a 4-2-3-1 formation; It’s the type of versatility that makes him ideal for the Reds.

Although he has also been linked with a move to Tottenham in recent days, it has been reported that Reijnders’ move to Anfield would be more attractive due to the presence of compatriot Slot.

As for Chiesa, TEAMtalk reporter Rudy Galetti reported last month that Chiesa was not expected to leave Anfield in January.The slot is willing to take a longer look at it and give the player a chance to improve his fitness before jumping to any conclusions.

Slot has already quashed speculation that Chiesa could leave in January and admitted at a press conference last week that he sympathized with the player after arriving at Anfield late in the summer window.

“(Parting ways with Chiesa) never crossed my mind,” Slot said. “First of all, he needs to be fit again and then we can see where he is. “He missed pre-season (at Liverpool) and in pre-season (at Juventus) he was doing low-intensity sessions because he had to train with three or four players apart from the group.

“From then on, moving into a high-intensity league, a high-intensity style of play is difficult for any player in general, especially if you’ve had a pre-season like that.”

Refusing to set a date for when he could be considered a regular starter, Slot added: “It’s always hard to say because it’s a bit up and down. “Sometimes he’ll be with us, train for a few days and then get injured again.

“I don’t want to put days or weeks into this because we have to make sure he gets in the best shape possible and I’m not putting any pressure on him by announcing his appointments.”

It remains to be seen whether the offer of a swap deal will change his mind or change his stance, but if MilanLive are proven right, it will be a move the Reds are highly considering.

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Meanwhile, Liverpool are understood to be one of two Premier League sides interested in Red Star Belgrade attacker Andrija Maksimovic.Able to work on the front lines in a variety of roles.

The 17-year-old player has performed impressively in the Champions League this season, contributing 12 goals in 16 matches in all competitions so far.

We know that Liverpool scouts are frequently checking on his development and that Premier League rivals Chelsea are also showing keen interest in the young player’s services.

Elsewhere, the writing appears to be on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s wall after two former Liverpool defenders expressed their belief that a move to Real Madrid has already been agreed for the Reds vice-captain. Branded Bernabeu transfer as football’s “worst kept secret”.

Another player whose contract will expire soon: Virgil van Dijk was told why a transfer to a big team in the Bundesliga is not possible right now despite recent strong connections.

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