Overview

• Chiesa has informed his agent he will exit Liverpool this summer in search of regular first-team football to boost his Italy prospects.
• Atalanta have emerged as the frontrunners for the 27-year-old and intend to finalise a deal once they resolve Ademola Lookman’s potential move to Inter Milan.
• Liverpool are prepared to accept a fee around the €15 million they paid last year but could agree to a reduction to offload Chiesa’s reported €7 million net salary.
• Chiesa has declined interest from Fenerbahce and is focused solely on a return to Serie A under pressure from Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso to play consistently.
• His omission from Liverpool’s Asia tour was officially attributed to a minor fitness issue but is now widely viewed as part of preparations for his impending transfer.