Liverpool could complete SENSATIONAL swap deal for Julian Alvarez

Liverpool are planning to upgrade their attacking options in the summer transfer window. We have already seen the club make a bid for Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz - with a resolution hopefully expected before long.

But Arne Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes won’t stop there. There are plans to bring other attackers on board - including a new face at No9.

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Departures are inevitable with centre-forward options Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez available for the right price. But players on the wing could leave too as Hughes and Slot set about assembling a summer transfer war-chest.

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Luis Diaz has been linked with Barcelona although Al-Nassr now appear ready to test Liverpool’s resolve for the Colombian. Ben Doak is attracting attention from within the Premier League and could be on the move to Everton in their new stadium.

Chiesa linked with Anfield exit

And Federico Chiesa could also be on the move after a single season on Merseyside. The Italian winger, 27, hasn’t enjoyed a successful season on a personal level.

He played just over 100 minutes in the Premier League, appearing in 14 matches for Arne Slot overall. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Chiesa is said to be desperate to win his place back in the Italy squad.

It’s going to be difficult if he remains on the fringes at Liverpool - and so Chiesa could be moving on this summer. Napoli are thought to be keen in Serie A but a new report in Spain describes Chiesa as a “golden opportunity” for Atletico Madrid.

Atletico want Chiesa

Despite signing Antoine Griezmann to a new contract, it seems as though Diego Simeone is keen to bolster his attacking options.

And the name of Chiesa has been presented to club bosses by sporting director Carlos Bucero according to AS.

Maybe Atletico are making plans to offload an attacker - perhaps Liverpool-linked Julian Alvarez - although it must be added that the Argentine and Chiesa are very different players.

But maybe a cash-plus-player deal might suit both parties?

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It’s hard to see Chiesa making the breakthrough at Anfield - particularly with Mohamed Salah ahead of him in the queue - and a move to pastures new could be just what he needs to kick-start his career.