Liverpool Assess January Options as Serie A Clubs Prepare Offers
Growing Momentum Around Potential Departure
Liverpool enter the January window facing uncomfortable questions about form, structure and direction. Tutto Juve report that “there’s now a lot of interest in Chiesa from Italy” and that multiple clubs are “ready with offers.” The suggestion within the piece is that “a Liverpool deal looks more and more likely”, particularly as the forward’s situation under Slot continues to stagnate.
After six defeats in their last seven Premier League games, the mood around Anfield is unmistakably tense. The 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at home was described as “the low point of the season so far”, a result that framed the need for change. Liverpool will look to adjust the squad, restructure key areas and reconsider decisions made during the summer overhaul.
Chiesa’s Struggle for Minutes
Federico Chiesa remains at the centre of this discussion. For nearly 18 months, he has struggled to establish himself, despite flashes of the talent that once made him one of Europe’s most exciting wide forwards. The report describes how Slot “just doesn’t appear to fancy Chiesa”, an issue made even more significant with a World Cup year on the horizon.
Tutto Juve outline interest from AS Roma, Inter and AC Milan, with all three clubs hopeful that Liverpool’s need for change will open the door for a deal. They have tracked the player closely and believe his reduced minutes make a winter approach realistic.
Player’s Reluctance to Leave
Yet it is not as simple as clubs submitting offers and Liverpool agreeing to part ways. The article highlights that “Chiesa rejected chances to leave” in the summer, choosing instead to fight for opportunities at Anfield. It adds that “he may well decide to do the same in January if he’s unwilling to give up on his dream just yet.”
This leaves Liverpool in a delicate position. A reshaped squad depends not only on incomings but also on outgoings that clear space. If Chiesa remains committed to staying, the club must decide whether to integrate him more fully or continue managing a player who feels sidelined.
January’s Defining Decisions
Liverpool “will look to reshape and try new things”, but that could mean giving Chiesa a meaningful run of games rather than selling him. If not, Serie A’s leading clubs are prepared, with offers “ready” should Liverpool signal a willingness to negotiate.
What happens next will say much about Slot’s plans, the leadership’s patience and how Liverpool intend to respond to a season already drifting far from expectations.
Our View – Anfield Index Analysis
Liverpool fans will view this situation with growing frustration. Many have felt for months that Chiesa deserved a more consistent run, especially when the attack has looked disjointed and confidence has evaporated. The idea that a proven international forward cannot get meaningful minutes during a period of poor form feels counterintuitive to supporters who want the team to rediscover spark, energy and unpredictability.
At the same time, fans also recognise that Slot is trying to implement a structured system and prefers certain profiles that fit his positional play. The concern comes when the system appears rigid even as results decline. Supporters start asking why adaptable players like Chiesa are not being used to break patterns or change games when the team cannot find rhythm.
There will also be a sense of anxiety about losing him prematurely. A player with his pedigree joining Roma, Inter or AC Milan could easily rediscover form and confidence, creating the familiar narrative of Liverpool letting talent slip away. Fans do not want another scenario where a player flourishes elsewhere after limited opportunities at Anfield.
More than anything, supporters want clarity. If Chiesa stays, they want him involved. If he is not part of Slot’s long term plan, they want a decisive solution that benefits the team rather than ongoing uncertainty. At this stage of a difficult season, hesitation feels like the biggest enemy.
