Federico Chiesa May Leave Liverpool in January

Federico Chiesa is prepared to push for a January exit from Liverpool if his return from injury does not bring regular minutes, according to Football Insider. The Italy forward, currently sidelined, is expected to reassess his position once he is fit and back in contention. If he finds himself on the fringes of the starting XI, a winter move will be on the table.

While Chiesa’s future hangs in the balance, Liverpool are locked in a fresh transfer battle with old rivals Manchester United. Ekrem Konur reports that both clubs have made direct contact with Wolves over 18-year-old winger Matheus Mane, with the Premier League pair exploring a possible deal for the highly rated teenager. Anfield and Old Trafford, once again, are circling the same target.

United have already landed one young talent from Liverpool. Fabrizio Romano reports that the club have completed the signing of 16-year-old midfielder Isaac Konde from the Anfield side, prising away another prospect as they continue to rebuild their academy and long-term core.

Chiesa weighing his options, Mane in demand, Konde already gone. The next window is starting to take shape well before January arrives.