Juventus Shelve Chiesa Pursuit as Liverpool Hold Firm, Eye Mateta and Maldini

Liverpool’s insistence on a permanent sale has pushed Juventus to pursue alternatives this month.

Overview

Italian reports say Juventus have shifted focus to Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta and Atalanta’s Daniel Maldini rather than re-signing Federico Chiesa.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Juventus and Palace are discussing a Mateta deal structured as a loan with a €33 million obligation to buy.
Liverpool sources reiterate Chiesa remains part of Arne Slot’s squad and is not expected to leave in January.
Juventus explored a loan with option for Chiesa, while Liverpool have only been open to a permanent transfer, with some reports citing figures up to about €20 million.
Chiesa’s minutes have been limited even during Mohamed Salah’s AFCON absence, and The Times’ Paul Joyce is reported as expecting a summer departure instead of a January move.