Liverpool forward closer to Napoli move
Liverpool have jetted off for their 2025/26 pre-season tour to Asia. Arne Slot has got 29 players onboard - including promising youngsters such as Rio Ngumoha, Trey Nyoni and Luca Stephenson.
The tour gives Slot a chance to assess his options ahead of the new campaign - with the head coach also having to integrate several new signings.
He will be trying to work out formations that can include the likes of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and - once confirmed - Hugo Ekitike.
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And we could end up seeing certain Liverpool players have their tour of Asia cut short in order to wrap out some outgoing deals.
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Chiesa NOT on Asian tour
Chief among them are Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz - who could generate plenty of transfer income should Liverpool decide to part ways. One player however who HASN’T made the trip is Federico Chiesa.
The Italian winger played and scored in Sunday’s friendly win against Stoke City but will not feature on tour.
He is out of the tour with a “minor fitness issue” according to a report in the Athletic but his omission could spell the end of his short, unhappy spell at Liverpool.
At least that is how the Italian media sees it, with Tuttosport describing his departure as a “foregone conclusion” now that he’s been left out.
Napoli back in for Chiesa
“This is a clear sign for Chiesa, who is increasingly marginalized from Liverpool's coaching plans and ever closer to leaving the English club,” the report reads.
Indeed, the same report suggests that Chiesa could now come back on the radar of Napoli - the Italian champions with a long-standing interest in the winger.
Having signed Noa Lang from PSV and Lorenzo Lucca from Udinese, head coach Antonio Conte is still intending to improve his attacking options.
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A move for Bologna star Dan Ndoye has been complicated by Nottingham Forest’s interest as well as the Swiss suffering an injury in pre-season. So the Partenopei could be enticed back to the table for Chiesa.
“Watch out for Napoli, who have long shown interest in the Italian winger and could make a move,” the report concludes.
Liverpool signed Chiesa from Juventus last September for a fee that could reach ÂŁ12.5m. The 27-year-old is under contract until 2028 - meaning the Reds should be able to get most of their money back on a sale.
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Wages could prove a sticking point however with Chiesa earning a reported ÂŁ120k per week and Italian sides so far unwilling or unable to match those demands.
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It's intriguing to see Liverpool's forward potentially moving closer to Napoli. The dynamics of player transfers always bring excitement and anticipation for fans. I wonder how this shift will impact both teams' strategies and gameplay moving forward. The football world is full of surprises, and this move adds another layer of unpredictability to the upcoming season. Exciting times ahead for both clubs! By the way, if you're a fan of thrilling experiences, you might enjoy checking out Snow Rider 3D for some virtual adrenaline rush on the slopes.
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Federico Chiesa to Napoli? Intriguing, like a sudden plot twist in a football drama! An injury, a Forest lurking, typical transfer season chaos! This whole Ndoye situation creates a ripple effect, doesn't it? I remember once, trying to organize a charity event where the venue kept changing, suppliers bailed, and volunteers vanished. The logistical challenges felt like climbing a never-ending Slope. Still, we pulled it off! It seems like Napoli have a good chance to sign him.
Interesting to see Chiesa missing from the Asian tour - feels like his Liverpool chapter might be closing already. These pre-season tours are crucial for players to prove themselves under new management. Speaking of strategic moves and clearing space, I've been playing Block Blast lately and it's all about making the right decisions to create room for new opportunities. Hope Slot can find the right balance with all these new signings during the tour!
Exciting times for Liverpool fans! It's fascinating to see Slot working with such a diverse squad mix of veterans and promising youngsters during the Asia tour. The potential formations with those new signings could be really intriguing to watch unfold. Speaking of creativity and combinations, I've been enjoying Infinite Craft lately - it's amazing how you can blend different elements to create unexpected results, much like how Slot might experiment with player combinations this preseason!
Interesting developments regarding Chiesa! Sounds like a potential power shift in Serie A. Napoli's interest is hardly surprising given his talent. Building a strong attack is key, and adding Chiesa alongside Lang and Lucca would be a serious statement. It's all about strategic clicking, like in Cookie Clicker , where every little action adds up to a huge result in the end.
Exciting times for Liverpool with their pre-season tour! Slot's getting a good look at those young talents like Ngumoha and Nyoni. It's almost like starting a new life in Bitlife , carefully nurturing potential. He'll need to manage their development alongside integrating the new signings effectively.
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