Just when Liverpool fans might have thought they would go an entire transfer window without a signing to see at Anfield this season, it seems the club have emerged.
A deal appears to have been agreed for Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, but he will remain at Los Che for the 24/25 season and join Liverpool next summer.
With every Premier League team around them seemingly doing their transfer business and dusting it off, the lack of new signings coming through the door at Anfield seemed to be a concern.
However, as CaughtOffside columnist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now advanced, the final details are being worked out for Liverpool to secure the signing of sensational Juventus winger Federico Chiesa.
?? The deal between Federico Chiesa and Liverpool on personal terms is almost done! The final details are being sorted out today.
Four-year contract in place after initial talks revealed exclusively on Monday.
Juventus and Liverpool in direct talks to reach an agreement on the fee.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 28, 2024
It was thought that the Italy international could become a low-cost option for Barcelona, ​​as they were believed to be unable to afford their ideal target Nico Williams.
Now it looks like they’ve lost Chiesa too, and his loss is Liverpool’s obvious gain.
Liverpool close to landing Chiesa
Romano notes that both Juve and the Reds are now in direct talks to get the deal sealed, with personal terms almost agreed.
Although Chiesa has a poor injury history – since the 21/22 season he has suffered muscle fatigue on three different occasions, knee problems on three occasions, muscle problems on two occasions, two unknown injuries, tendon irritation, an injury of the hamstrings and a cruciate. torn ligament, keeping him out for a total of 420 days (transfer market) – when it’s in your game, it can’t be played.
Arne Slot will be hoping the player can wrap himself in cotton wool, so to speak, and unleash on a variety of unsuspecting Premier League defences.
Even factoring in the time he’s had out with injuries, he’s still managed 77 goals in 324 career appearances (transfer market), a more than reasonable return of one in about every four games.
