LIVERPOOL have reportedly told Juventus when Federico Chiesa can join them.
The Serie A big hitters want to take him out of Anfield and back to Italy as he looks to get back to regular game-time.
He’s struggled for minutes and action under Arne Slot and now a switch to Turin is on with the Premier League champions set to let him move for keeps.
Reports in Italy state that a decision on the transfer will be made AFTER the Africa Cup of Nations.
Mo Salah is in action at the tournament for Egypt and that is holding up proceedings.
It is claimed that Chiesa has given a switch to Turin the green light and while they are pushing for a loan agreement, Liverpool want a permanent arrangement.
The line of communication remains open as the duo look to thrash out agreeable terms.
It is also claimed that the attacker’s agent is expected to land in Italy around January 20 to discuss the move.
So far this campaign, the 28-year-old has featured 20 times in all competitions.
He’s made 15 Premier League appearances but they’ve basically all came off the bench as late change while it’s been a similar story in the Champions League.
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The EFL Cup presented two starts for the attacker but that competition came to an end for the Reds after a 3-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace in the fourth round.
Liverpool get up and running in the FA Cup on Monday night when they host lower league outfit Barnsley at Anfield.
Slot hinted that Chiesa could get a chance from the start in the third round tie, as he opened up on the latest chat between the duo.
However, Hugo Ekitike could return and if he is fit that could change his plans.
He said: “Hugo, we are not 100 per cent sure but we will do everything to have him available on Monday
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“I spoke to him [Chiesa] two days ago and he said he played more in the recent weeks than he ever did before under me but he is one of the players that could feature in that game, definitely.
“But like I said Hugo might be back so let’s see how we might start that game and he is one of the options that I have so let’s see.”
