A summer of transition is under way at Wolverhampton Wanderers, with as many as nine players set to find new clubs in the summer transfer window.
While some players will soon be forgotten, such as striker Diego Costa, it will take far more time and consideration to find a replacement for a player of Joao Moutinho's standing at Molineux.
The Portugal international's five-season stay with the Premier League side came to an end at the conclusion of last season, and it is looking likely he will reunite with former Wolves boss Nuno Santo at Saudi club Al Ittihad.
There are plenty of adequate options available to freshen up Wolves' midfield next season, with Bristol City's Alex Scott among them.
Scott has long been touted as an option for Julen Lopetegui, and CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs reports that Wolves – as well as Tottenham Hotspur – have been boosted in their pursuit as Liverpool are no longer in the running for the midfielder's signature.
What can Alex Scott bring to Wolverhampton Wanderers?
Despite still being aged just 19, Scott has already racked up 89 senior appearances for Bristol City, 81 of which have come in the Championship.
That includes 40 starts in the second tier last season when used in a number of midfield positions. Whether it is as a holder, out wide or just off the striker, Scott has the ability to mix it up.
The teenager is more of a defensive and creative-minded midfielder than someone who gets forward and scores himself, as reflected by his four assists last season and smaller tally of just one goal.
Wolves central midfielder Joao Moutinho.
Indeed, the team-high ten yellow cards he received in the Championship last season gives a good indication of what Scott is all about.
That is not to say Scott is dirty – he is someone who was described as "an unbelievable player" by Pep Guardiola earlier this year, after all – but it comes as part of his job as someone in the side to intercept the ball.
Interestingly, Scott's 0.98 interceptions per 90 minutes in the Championship last season, as per FBref, is almost identical to that of Moutinho in the Premier League – 0.91 per 90 minutes.
The pair also committed fouls at a similar rate (1.33 for Scott compared to 1.57 for Moutinho), and likewise when it comes to percentage of challenges won (40.3 and 41.3 respectively).
With 0.19 and 0.15 goal-creating actions per 90 minutes for their respective sides last season, neither Scott nor Moutinho were selected for their goalscoring ability alone (the latter did not find the net all season), but they each bring other vital components that help make a team tick.
If it is a like-for-like replacement of sorts Lopetegui is after to soften the blow of Moutinho's departure, Scott – who will not come cheap at a reported £25m – may be just their man.
West Ham United have not always had the best of luck, or judgement perhaps, with their dealings in the transfer market over the years.
Who are West Ham's biggest signings?
The Hammers have not been afraid to splash out the cash to bolster their squad, particularly over the last five years or so, in an attempt to push on in the Premier League.
Player
Fee paid
Sebastien Haller
£43m
Mohammed Kudus
£37m
Lucas Paqueta
£37m
Edson Alvarez
£32.7m
Felipe Anderson
£32.7m
Fees via Transfermarkt.
Haller and Anderson, of the five most-expensive signings in the club's history as shown above, did not enjoy the best of times at the London Stadium and David Moyes could be on course to oversee another expensive disaster with Pablo Fornals.
The former Villarreal whiz, Tomas Soucek, Vladimir Coufal, Michail Antonio, and Aaron Cresswell are among the players who are out of contract next summer and will be free to leave for £0.
What's the latest on Pablo Fornals' future?
It was recently reported that Spanish side Sevilla are eyeing up a swoop to sign Fornals from the Hammers as their sporting director Victor Orta, who was previously at Leeds United in England, is keen to secure a deal for him in 2024.
The report stated that the attacking midfielder is free to speak with other clubs from January onwards and that a move to Sevilla would be among his preferences if the option arises.
West Ham midfielder Pablo Fornals.
He is allowed to sign a pre-contract with another team in January ahead of a free transfer next summer due to his expiring contract, which is why West Ham must get him to put pen to paper on an extension.
Football Insider claimed, prior to the news of Sevilla's interest, that the Hammers are planning to sit down with Fornals, along with Coufal and Soucek, to discuss a possible contract extension.
They also revealed that teams from Saudi Arabia were showing an interest in the ace, although nothing came of that before the Saudi Pro League transfer deadline earlier this month.
How much did West Ham pay for Pablo Fornals?
In the summer of 2019, West Ham completed the signing of the then-23-year-old wizard from Spanish side Villarreal for a reported fee of £24m, which made him the second-most expensive player in the club's history – behind Felipe Anderson at £33.5m – at the time.
Fornals arrived at the London Stadium after two impressive campaigns in LaLiga, following on from his move to the club from Malaga in 2017.
The creative Spaniard enjoyed a fantastic 2017/18 campaign with Villarreal as he racked up an outstanding 12 assists and created 15 'big chances' for his teammates across 30 league starts, to go along with three goals, as per Sofascore.
Former Villarreal midfielder Pablo Fornals.
His teammates then let him down throughout the 2018/19 season as the technical ace produced ten 'big chances' for his fellow attackers over 28 LaLiga starts and was only rewarded with three assists. This suggests that his teammates did not make the most of the opportunities that he created for them.
The talented whiz's performances were impressive enough to convince West Ham and then-manager Manuel Pellegrini to splash out £24m to secure his services.
How well has Fornals performed for West Ham?
Fornals has been a solid performer for the Hammers over the years as he has racked up 184 appearances in all competitions and played 141 times in the Premier League to date.
He has featured in at least 32 top-flight matches in all four of his seasons with the club so far, which speaks to his reliability in terms of his performance level and durability. Managers have rarely not selected him to play, whether that is from the bench or within the starting XI, and he has not had any major injury lay-offs.
His best season in a West Ham shirt to date arguably came during the 2021/22 campaign. The Spanish maestro provided a consistent creative threat and added goals to his game as he delivered brilliant Premier League performers week-in-week-out.
Fornals averaged an excellent Sofascore rating of 6.94 across 36 league appearances for the club and contributed with six goals and ten 'big chances' created from midfield. He also showcased his defensive quality with 2.3 tackles and interceptions per game to win the ball back for his side.
The former Villarreal star, who was once dubbed "unbelievable" by journalist Karl Matchett, was the team's outstanding creator as he averaged 1.3 key passes per match throughout the season, which none of his teammates were able to better.
More recently, Fornals caught the eye in the Europa Conference League last term as the club went on to win the competition. He averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.13 over 12 appearances as he scored three goals and created two 'big chances' from the middle of the park.
What's next for Fornals?
The report of Sevilla's interest and the player potentially being keen on the move is worrying for West Ham as it suggests that there is chance that he will sign a pre-contract with the Spanish team to join them for nothing next summer.
This would mean that the Hammers would not get back a single penny of the £24m that they initially paid to secure his signature back in 2019, which would be a disaster when you consider that he will be 28 and in his prime years ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
FootballTransfers currently has his Expected Transfer Value at €22.2m (£19.1m) and this is an indication of the kind of fee that the club are set to miss out on if they do not tie him down to an extension.
West Ham midfielder Pablo Fornals.
Moyes and West Ham have allowed him to enter the final 12 months of his contract before sitting down to have talks over a new deal, as per the aforementioned Football Insider report, and this has allowed Sevilla, and potentially other teams, to show an interest and possibly sway Fornals' thinking.
The situation should have been dealt with before the recent summer transfer window as they could have been able to cash in on him this year if he refused to put pen to paper on an extension.
Therefore, the Hammers are currently on course for a howler with the Spanish magician unless they are able to convince him to turn down Sevilla and remain at the London Stadium beyond the end of this season.
Leeds United look set to reach a verbal agreement with top scorer Rodrigo which would allow him to leave Elland Road if the club are relegated from the Premier League, Football Insider report.
What’s the latest Leeds news on Rodrigo?
Rodrigo has been a key performer for the Whites this season, with current head coach Javi Gracia labelling the forward as a “very important” player.
Gracia said this on him after a recent 2-2 draw with Brighton:
“Rodrigo is a very important player for us, he needs to recover his best condition because he helped the team but he can only play around 30 minutes."
The 32-year-old has scored eight more goals than any Leeds player during the current campaign, with 11 of his 13 strikes coming in the Premier League.
He looks set to play a crucial role in the club’s battle to avoid the drop over the coming weeks, but if it doesn’t go to plan on the pitch, it looks as if he could be on the way out in the summer.
Football Insider reporter Pete O’Rourke provided an update he’s heard from Leeds on Rodrigo in the last 48 hours. He revealed that the Whites are set to reach a verbal agreement with the Spaniard which would see the player sold if they are relegated.
Rodrigo was previously looking to quit if Leeds dropped down to the Championship, so it looks as if Andrea Radrizzani and the 49ers Enterprises have will allow him to do just that in a worst-case scenario.
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Could he stay if Leeds remain in the Premier League?
The player’s current deal is set to expire in 2024, so there could be a possibility he remains in Yorkshire if the club avoid the drop. However, previous speculation claimed that Rodrigo would need to take a pay cut to renew his contract, with his current salary worth £100,000-a-week.
He has found some form on a personal note this season, though, so if he helps the club stay up, there could be reasons for new contract talks to be discussed between all parties. Rodrigo scored 13 times in the Premier League during his first two seasons, so could surpass that tally this season in the run-in.
Patrick Bamford and club record signing Georginio Rutter have also struggled in front of goal, with the latter of. the two yet to get off the mark in Yorkshire, showing how important Rodrigo could be once more next season.
Chelsea star Dujon Sterling is set to join Rangers after agreeing a four-year deal with the Scottish outfit.
The 23-year-old is out of contract next month and is set to leave Stamford Bridge after first joining the club as a seven-year-old in 2007.
Much like many of Chelsea's most promising youngsters, he has been forced out on loan for four of the last five seasons with his most recent spell with Stoke City.
What's the transfer latest on Dujon Sterling?
According to Football Insider, Sterling has already agreed to join Rangers and once he completes a medical with the Scottish outfit, he will put pen to paper on his new deal.
The medical will be completed imminently and having already been given a tour of Rangers' training ground, only the most important details remain.
In his career to date, Sterling has been able to provide 13 goals and 16 assists in 193 appearances across a number of different positions.
Todd Boehly watches on from his seat at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea play in the Premier League.
The Blues are infamous for their loan policy but Sterling's exit marks a failure in this department. The 23-year-old leaves as a free agent so Chelsea will not recoup a transfer fee from his departure.
Given the financial scrutiny the London outfit is under, any income will help alleviate pressure to generate revenue that can be directed towards transfers and balancing the books.
Who are Chelsea's transfer targets?
The Blues could theoretically complete a double transfer from Napoli given the reported interest in defender Kim Min-Jae and attacker Victor Osimhen.
However, signing them will likely cost a fortune given their success this season in Italy. Osimhen, in particular, will cost a heinous amount of money to bring to the Premier League.
The Nigerian forward could cost as much as £131m although Chelsea are investigating whether they could include the likes of Christian Pulisic and Kepa Arrizabalaga to sweeten the deal for Napoli.
But with the Blues having already spent a huge sum of money under the stewardship of Todd Boehly, perhaps looking to utilise some of their young talents would have been a wise option.
It is believed Mauricio Pochettino has now agreed to become their next manager over the summer and he is a manager who is known for his positive influence on a club's exciting, young prospects.
And given the injury issues which Reece James has suffered from in recent months, perhaps allowing Sterling to leave could be a decision which they are left to rue over coming years.
An update has emerged on Sunderland and their attempts to add a new number nine to the playing squad before the summer transfer window slams shut on Friday.
What's the latest Sunderland transfer news?
Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray and sporting director Kristjaan Speakman are reportedly eyeing a deal to land the services of a Premier League striker who has attracted interest from a host of Championship clubs ahead of the deadline.
According to journalist Alan Nixon, the Championship side are 'trying' to secure a late move for Everton marksman Thomas Cannon to bolster their options at the top end of the pitch.
The reporter has, however, stated that league rivals Middlesbrough and Norwich City are also keen on the talented ace and Sunderland will need to win a race to seal his signature.
Interest from the latter has been backed up by the Daily Mail, who have claimed that the Canaries have tabled a £7m offer for his services, although he has previously been touted with an £8m price tag.
How good is Thomas Cannon?
Although he is not a vastly experienced player at senior level, the 20-year-old whiz is a fantastic prospect who has the quality to allow Mowbray to forget all about Ross Stewart, who could be on his way out of the Stadium of Light.
Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie has claimed that Southampton are confident of snapping up the Scotland international before the deadline after they made a £7.5m offer, despite the Black Cats wanting £10m.
The former Ross County star has been out of action with an Achilles injury since January but proved himself to be a reliable scoring option for the club prior to that blow.
Former Preston loanee Thomas Cannon.
Stewart has racked up 40 goals in 80 appearances in all competitions for Sunderland since his move to Wearside in January 2021 and Cannon's record at youth level for Everton suggests that the potential is there for him to make a similar impact in the final third.
The Ireland U20 international, who was lauded as "outstanding" by Hull City boss Liam Rosenior last season, racked up an impressive 51 goals in 97 U18 and U21 matches combined for the Toffees before his first-team breakthrough.
Cannon spent the second half of the 2022/23 campaign on loan with Preston North End and proved himself to be capable of scoring goals at Championship level with eight goals and four 'big chances' created for his teammates in 19 starts.
That was his first taste of regular senior football and he was able to average almost a goal every other game.
With that experience under his belt, the 20-year-old finisher could take the next step in his development to be a reliable goalscorer over the course of an entire season with Sunderland.
His phenomenal statistics for Everton's youth teams suggest that the potential is there for him to be a superb goalscoring threat on a regular basis in the same way that Stewart has been for the Black Cats in recent years, with his Preston form also proving that he has what it takes to deliver end product in a first-team environment.
Therefore, Mowbray could move on from Stewart and allow the Scottish ace to join Southampton with no concerns about a lack of goals in his squad if the club can secure a deal for Cannon ahead of Middlesbrough and Norwich.
Italian football is blessed with an abundance of midfield talent.
Their Euro-winning side saw the likes of Marco Verratti, Jorginho, and Nicolo Barella play starring roles, whilst Sandro Tonali, Manuel Locatelli, and Davide Frattesi are also stupendously rising to international prominence.
Another dazzling prodigy that has emerged from the Azzurri production line is Chelsea’s Cesare Casadei.
Who is Cesare Casadei?
The 2003-born titan joined the Nerazzurri in 2018, where he swiftly moved through the youth ranks, winning a national U17 Championship the following year and being promoted to the U19s, despite being two years younger than the rest of the squad.
During the 2021/22 season, the 6 foot 1 ace made 30 appearances in the Italian Primavera Championship for Inter, the nation’s youth league, and notched 18 goal involvements.
The Blues then agreed to a £12.6m deal for the youngster to come to Stamford Bridge. He has begun his career in West London brightly, with netting five times in 13 outings for Chelsea U21s.
Most recently, in May 2023, the former Inter prodigy was included in his country’s squad that participated in the U20 World Cup. In Argentina, he was simply magnificent, as he scored seven goals, registered an 80% pass accuracy, made nine key passes, nine successful dribbles, and won 50 duels as his side lost in the final to Uruguay.
However, this was still deserved recognition for his string of imperious performances as he received the Golden Ball and Golden Boot, as the most valuable player and the top scorer of the tournament.
Maurizio Viscidi, Italy’s National Youth Team Coordinator, who has witnessed Casadei’s extraordinary growth, said: “He’s a modern midfielder, because out of all the youth team midfielders he’s been the one with the greatest aptitude for attacking runs and goalscoring.
“He’s also strong in the air, something that’s unusual among younger players. Given his ability to enter and give a presence in the area he’s the strongest player currently within the Azzurri’s youth sector.”
Due to his reputation as an outstanding free-scoring midfielder, an obvious comparison has been made to club legend Frank Lampard.
Frank Lampard Chelsea
The Englishman scored 211 goals from his deep-lying, box-to-box midfield berth, and Casadei’s similar height, physicality, frame, and athleticism means he is more than capable of repeating some comparable feats.
Whilst it would be foolish to suggest that anyone could replicate Lampard’s record-breaking statistics, there is nothing to disprove Casadei’s limitless potential from the middle of the park.
Described as someone with “crazy potential” and a “diamond” by Andrea Zanchetta, Inter’s U18 coach, Casadei is destined for unadulterated greatness and his transfer has been a rare victory for Chelsea’s new ownership.
It is becoming increasingly more clear that Southampton's chances of keeping hold of either – let alone both of – Romeo Lavia and James Ward-Prowse this summer are incredibly slim.
How much will Romeo Lavia cost?
Lavia is reportedly a target for both Liverpool and Chelsea, which is helping Southampton when it comes to negotiations over a possible fee.
The Saints are said to value Lavia at £45m, but with Manchester United and Arsenal also potentially interested, they could hold out for closer to £50m.
Ward-Prowse is valued at around the £40m mark, meanwhile, meaning Southampton could have plenty of money to play with when it comes to bringing in replacements.
Finding a successor for Lavia in particular is going to be incredibly difficult, but the south coast club may already have identified the perfect match.
According to the Daily Mail, a move for Leicester City's Hamza Choudhury has previously been discussed, albeit with a move looking unlikely at this stage.
Is Hamza Choudhury a good player?
Choudhury looked like being a huge talent when making his Premier League debut for Leicester shortly after turning 20, but instead, he found himself on loan in the Championship last season with Watford.
While the Hornets had an underwhelming campaign on the whole, Choudhury made his presence felt by leading the way in metrics such as tackles per game (3) and interceptions (2.3), while his 14 yellow cards were the joint-most of any player in the division, level with Reading's Andy Yiadom.
Indeed, only Sheffield United's Max Lowe (3.2) registered more tackles per game in the English second tier last season, as per WhoScored, while nobody managed more interceptions than Choudhury.
Southampton could do with a player who is capable of breaking up play and keeping things ticking over in the middle should Lavia depart, and the numbers point towards Choudhury being exactly that player.
Southampton's Romeo Lavia
The former England U21 international won 1.99 of his tackles per 90 minutes last season, according to FBref, which compares to 1.42 for Lavia in a division higher.
Choudhury also completed 86.2% of his passes, compared to 82.9% for Lavia, while he also offers more of a presence in the air, winning 67.7% of his aerial duels last season to Lavia's 41.2%.
This is not to say Choudhury is a better player than Lavia as such, but the 25-year-old has proven Championship quality and is a player who will no doubt feel he has a point to prove should Leicester again look to offload him.
Just as football reporter Ben Jacobs put it ahead of Choudhury's loan move to Watford last season, the Leicester academy graduate – on wages of £7.5k-per-week – "still has huge potential", which he went some way to showing during his eye-catching spell at Vicarage Road.
At a fraction of the price of the fees they will generate for both Lavia and Ward-Prowse, everything points towards Choudhury being a perfect fit for Southampton in their bid to earn a swift return to the Premier League.
Tottenham have been dealt a potentially major blow as a report shares some news involving Harry Kane’s contract.
The Lowdown: Kane future unsolved…
Kane has entered the final 17 months of his contract with the likes of Man United and Bayern Munich reportedly eyeing a move for the striker.
Antonio Conte’s star player is set to be a hot topic at Spurs over the next few months until chairman Daniel Levy either manages to agree an extension or opts to sell.
Kane had been subject to a proposed Man City move in the summer of 2021 but Pep Guardiola’s side were ultimately priced out of a transfer.
The Latest: Spurs dealt Kane contract blow…
The 29-year-old could have another chance to move on from Tottenham in the not-too-distant future with a claim from Italy sharing some contract news.
There had been reports of Kane leaning towards signing fresh terms, but there’s allegedly been a twist to the tale.
According to Calciomercatoweb.it, as translated by Sport Witness, Kane is apparently ‘extremely full of doubts’ over his Spurs future – dealing a blow to their hopes of keeping him.
As a result, the England international has apparently put contract talks on hold – mainly due to uncertainties surrounding Conte’s stay at the club.
Tottenham’s lack of silverware was already an incentive for Kane to leave the club given he has made no secret of his desire to win trophies.
Conte’s arrival at the club indicated real promise in this regard considering the former Chelsea boss is a decorated serial winner at all of his previous sides.
As both men’s futures are closely linked, if Spurs were to lose the duo, it would come as a hammer blow.
In Kane’s case, the attacker is absolutely pivotal, as showcased by his outstanding league form over 2022/2023.
As per WhoScored, the Three Lions ace stands out as Tottenham’s best-performing player by average match rating – pitching in with a phenomenal return of 17 goals in 23 starts.
In terms of finding a potential replacement, there are very few strikers in world football on Kane’s level.
Chelsea's search for a new manager is already well and truly underway, as Todd Boehly looks to bring in a replacement for Graham Potter as soon as possible.
The former Brighton boss was sacked after last weekend's 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa, with the 0-0 draw against Liverpool on Tuesday leaving the Blues in 11th position in the Premier League table.
It is no surprise that Boehly is keen to bring in a replacement as he looks to salvage an incredibly poor season, and it seems as if he has already made contact with recently sacked Bayern Munich boss, Julian Nagelsmann.
Will Chelsea appoint Julian Nagelsmann?
According to The Telegraph, Chelsea have made contact with the German manager, who departed the Allianz Arena late last month despite leaving Die Roten in the Champions League quarter-finals and still very much in the hunt for another Bundesliga title.
The report claims that Boehly is looking for a manager with experience of managing a top club in Europe and Nagelsmann certainly fits that bill, having managed Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich in his career, despite being just 35.
It is also claimed that the young manager is well-known to sporting director Laurence Stewart and already has a connection with technical director Christopher Vivell, who he worked alongside at Leipzig.
Therefore, it certainly seems as if he could make the move to Stamford Bridge, especially as Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg has suggested that talks are "ongoing and positive."
While The Telegraph suggest that he would be keen on taking the job, previous reports have claimed that he wants to wait until the summer to take over, which makes sense when you consider the mess that the Blues currently find themselves in.
However, that might not be enough for Boehly who likely wants a new manager through the door at Stamford Bridge ahead of the Champions League clash against Real Madrid next week.
Would Nagelsmann be perfect for Boehly?
Boehly has proven with his signings at Chelsea that he wants to build for the long-term future at Stamford Bridge, with young talents such as Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke all joining the club in his tenure.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly.
In Nagelsmann, Chelsea would be getting one of the most talented young managers in world football, as the German was labelled a "genius" for his work at Hoffenheim before he was even 30, with the Athletic's Raphael Honigstein singing his praises after they reached the Champions League in his second season in charge.
He was perhaps harshly sacked by Bayern, having impressively won 60 of his 84 games in charge with the Bundesliga giants, averaging an impressive 2.23 points per game. That represents a significant increase on the 1.42 points per game averaged by Potter at Chelsea this season.
Nagelsmann has a rare blend of top-level experience and youth, which makes him the perfect appointment for Boehly's long-term plans. He has already brought in a plethora of top young talent so why not bring in a young coach too?
Indeed, the outspoken owner will now be hoping that the German manager can be convinced to join now rather than in the summer.
The impending rebuild at Liverpool is shaping up to be an extremely compelling and captivating process.
The Reds have already secured the signing of Alexis Mac Allister for a stunningly modest fee of around £35m and Jurgen Klopp is already planning his next method of attack.
The 2020 Premier League winners have endured a tricky season, that has seen them finish outside the top four for the first time since 2016.
One name that has been mentioned to get the club back to where it belongs is Federico Chiesa.
What’s the latest on Federico Chiesa to Liverpool?
According to Corriere dello Sport (via Football Italia), Liverpool and Newcastle are among the clubs interested in the 25-year-old.
The report details that the Italian “doesn’t feel at the centre of the project” in Turin and is considering a departure.
To fuel speculation, Gazzetta have revealed that the Bianconeri have already planned for his exit, meeting the agents of Nicolo Zaniolo and Wilfried Gnonto.
This outlet has also said that it will take offers of around €40m (£34m) for a potential transfer.
Who can Chiesa emulate at Liverpool?
Since signing for the Old Lady in 2020, the ex-Fiorentina man has been one of the club’s most influential and productive players.
Internationally, he also demonstrated his extraordinary talent as the winger appeared in every game of the Azzurri’s Euro 2020 campaign.
During this run, the attacker scored twice and showcased his formidable pace, trickery, and dynamism to the whole continent.
Italian legend Gianluigi Buffon heaped praise on his compatriot and his meteoric rise to prominence, saying: “When he arrived at Juve I didn’t think he was so good. I am honest. In the European Championship, he was unbelievable, in the final match with England, it was impossible to stop him.
“If you do those things at such a high level, then it means that you are really special.”
The 40-cap international has recorded 42 goal contributions in 94 Juventus games, and he can be Klopp’s answer to Raheem Sterling.
The Englishman left Anfield in the summer of 2015 for Manchester City, so his path never crossed in Liverpool with the trophy-addicted German.
However, before Klopp’s arrival in England, the frighteningly young forward was an integral part of the Merseyside outfit.
In 129 appearances, he notched 48 goal involvements, and his rapid, intricate, and direct profile is a style that Chiesa possesses in abundance, with the pair both typically operating off the flank.
Raheem Sterling Liverpool
The speed and innovation of their dribbling are why they are such devastating assets on the wing, with that shown by the fact that the Italian whiz has averaged 4.53 progressive carries and 2.26 successful take-ons per 90 across the last 365 days, while Sterling has enjoyed a relatively similar record after averaging 3.71 and 1.54 for those same two metrics, respectively.
For Liverpool to get back into the top four, the signing of Chiesa would be an excellent way to follow Mac Allister, while helping to bring a Sterling-esque talent back to Anfield.