JUVENTUS, ROMA, AND NAPOLI OPEN PRELIMINARY INQUIRIES FOR LIVERPOOL’S FEDERICO CHIESA
Liverpool is reportedly ready to sell Federico Chiesa for €25m–€30m this summer as Serie A giants prepare their official bids.
Federico Chiesa came to Liverpool with hype and high hopes, but things haven’t really clicked. According to Caught Offside, Liverpool’s board is “open to letting him go” this summer. That’s a big statement, especially since his contract runs all the way to 2028. The issue isn’t about attitude or work ethic—it’s more about whether he really fits, and there are real doubts about how well he’s adapted to the Premier League’s speed.
Chiesa has shown flashes—some lovely moments that make you think, “There it is!”—but those glimmers never quite turned into a regular spot in Liverpool’s attack. That matters, especially now that the team is reworking its forward line. Whispers about a transfer started in January and never really died down. Now, summer’s right in front of us, and it feels like something has to give.
Italian clubs didn’t miss a beat. Juventus want him back; Roma and Napoli are circling, all hunting for more attacking options. No official bids yet, but once the transfer window opens, talks are bound to pick up. Juventus fans are already buzzing about the idea of Chiesa returning, and the Italian media treat his homecoming like it’s just a matter of time.
Liverpool’s asking price is €25–30 million, according to Caught Offside. That’s enough to avoid a loss and ease the wage bill. It’s not a desperate sale—just sensible business, lining up finances with squad needs.
Chiesa’s contract situation shapes everything. Liverpool isn’t looking to extend, and Chiesa himself seems open to a slightly lower salary if it means going back to Serie A. The deal’s pieces are all there. Liverpool’s stance isn’t about doubting his ability—it’s about timing and the right environment. Chiesa’s talent isn’t in question, but week-in, week-out consistency just hasn’t happened.
Leaving him on the bench helps nobody. Juventus look like the frontrunners, but Roma and Napoli could still get involved. For Chiesa, this summer feels massive—a shot to start over, to find his rhythm again in a league that knows exactly what he brings.
There’s frustration, yeah, that Chiesa’s Liverpool story never really caught fire. But there’s also a sense of practicality: if you don’t fit, you don’t fit. Liverpool can’t afford to carry players who only shine in bursts, especially not up front, where energy and reliability are everything.
That €25–30 million price seems about right. It keeps Liverpool protected, respects the contract, and opens up space for someone who’s a better match for the Premier League’s pace. Fans know Chiesa is a good player—but they also know you need more than talent to make it work here. Maybe going back to Serie A is exactly what he needs. Some players come to England to sharpen their edge; others need Italy to be at their best.
If Chiesa does leave, most supporters will wish him luck, not dwell on what could’ve been. Liverpool’s always been about knowing when to move on. When something just doesn’t fit, you don’t force it. This feels like one of those times.
THE 2028 VISION: UNEARTHING THE LONG-TERM BLUEPRINT TO KEEP LUCIANO SPALLETTI IN TURIN
Juventus are going all-in on Luciano Spalletti: Read about the 2028 contract offer, the Galatasaray fallout, and Serie A top-four hopes.
Juventus isn’t wasting any time. Even after crashing out of the Champions League against Galatasaray, they’re pushing hard to lock Luciano Spalletti into a long-term deal. The board just wrapped up a few important contract renewals, and now they want to keep Spalletti around until 2028. The goal? Give the club some real direction and stability while they turn their focus fully to domestic trophies and building for the future.
They’re not just thinking about Spalletti, either. Juventus has already nailed down new contracts for Kenan Yildiz, Carlo Pinsoglio, and Weston McKennie. Talks are rolling with captain Manuel Locatelli and Dusan Vlahovic, too. The message from the top is loud and clear: Spalletti, who only arrived at the end of October, is at the centre of everything now. His short-term deal is up in June, but the club wants him to lead the rebuild.
It’s not just talk. The board is pushing for a two-year extension – no more flirting; this is a full-court press. Spalletti has managed 27 games so far, picked up 14 wins, and drawn seven. The recent Champions League exit stings, but it hasn’t changed the club’s mind. They want him to sign on for two more years, aiming for a handshake by mid-March and then the paperwork soon after. Champions League qualification didn’t factor into their decision at all. Meetings could even happen this week if things move fast.
For Spalletti, it’s not just about the money. He wants to build something real in Turin, especially after that wild 7-5 defeat to Galatasaray. Even with a 3-2 win in the second leg after leading 3-0, only to have everything fall apart after Lloyd Kelly’s red card, the ending was brutal. Extra-time goals from Victor Osimhen and Baris Yilmaz finished the job, and Juventus’s European hopes went up in smoke.
Now, both Spalletti and the club want to settle things quickly. He wants a clear plan for the future and some new signings, and he’s expected to earn between €4 million and €5 million a year. For him, the project on the pitch comes first.
With 11 games left in Serie A and the top four still up for grabs, Juventus needs a lift after their European letdown. Right now, they’re 6th with 47 points, just behind Como, Roma, and Napoli. It’s tight, but the club sees Spalletti as the right man for the job.
The big conversations ahead will focus on squad building and investments. By tying down both the coach and several core players before summer, Juventus is trying to set up a united front ahead of the transfer window. They’re betting that experience and a clear plan can get them back where they want to be.
THE MCTOMINAY VOID: WHY NAPOLI STATISTICALLY STRUGGLE WHENEVER THEIR SCOTTISH STAR IS SIDELINED
With Scott McTominay sidelined by tendon inflammation, Napoli relied on a late Lukaku strike to keep their top-four hopes alive.
Napoli finally got a win without Scott McTominay, thanks to a wild stoppage-time goal against bottom-of-the-table Hellas Verona on Saturday. It’s the first time all season they’ve managed a victory without him.
McTominay missed his fourth straight game for Gli Azzurri. He’s been out since aggravating an injury in that 3-2 win over Genoa back on February 7. Right now, Napoli aren’t taking any risks with their star midfielder. He’s still dealing with tendon inflammation between his hamstring and groin, which has kept him from really training at full speed.
There’s talk in Italy that McTominay could be back for the Torino match on Friday. Scotland manager Steve Clarke has his fingers crossed, hoping his 29-year-old midfielder will be fit in time for friendlies against Japan and the Ivory Coast later this month. That’s when Scotland’s World Cup prep really kicks off.
Napoli have looked lost without McTominay. They hadn’t won any of the four games he missed, including a 1-0 loss to Torino back in October when he was out with an ankle strain.
But they finally broke that bad run in Verona. Romelu Lukaku came off the bench and buried a huge winner in the 95th minute, after Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro had cancelled out Rasmus Hojlund’s early goal for Napoli.
The win keeps Napoli third in Serie A. They’re 14 points behind Inter Milan, so the title is probably out of reach, but they’re still fighting for a Champions League spot.
McTominay wasn’t the only Scot involved. There were actually two Scotland internationals on the pitch at the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium. Kieron Bowie played the whole game for Verona and nearly put his team ahead just minutes before Lukaku’s winner. The former Hibs man, who netted his old club a £7 million transfer fee in January, got on the end of a deep cross. Napoli’s keeper Alex Meret missed it, but Bowie, stretching at a tight angle, couldn’t steer the ball home. It rolled right across the empty goal.
Things went from bad to worse for Bowie. Moments later, he was marking Lukaku in the Verona box. The Belgian shrugged him off and slotted in the winning goal. Another tough blow for Verona, who are now bottom of the table, nine points from safety with 11 games left, and they’ve played a game more than everyone they’re chasing.
Billy Gilmour also got a run for Napoli, coming on with Lukaku in the 73rd minute. He earned praise from the Italian media for giving Napoli a late boost. This was only his second appearance off the bench since coming back from nearly four months out with a groin injury. He also played in the 2-2 draw against Roma on February 15.
