Fabrizio Romano: European giants make formal contact to sign Liverpool star in January

Juventus have made ‘formal contact’ to sign Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa in the January transfer window, it has been claimed.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano suggests that the Old Lady have approached the Reds over bringing Chiesa back to Turin. The forward joined Liverpool from Juve for £10 million in August 2024 but he has been a bit-part player at Anfield.

Chiesa has made just two Premier League starts, with the likes of Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak, Mo Salah, Cody Gakpo and Florian Wirtz preferred this season. That is despite the Reds’ Premier League title defence faltering and they sit 14 points behind leaders Arsenal.

It is not clear whether Juve have made a loan or a permanent offer for Chiesa although things are at an early stage. Romano posted on X: “Juventus made formal contact to show interest in Federico Chiesa over possible return in January.

“Juve are looking to add +1 winger this month and Chiesa is appreciated. Decision up to Liverpool and the player, still early stages.”