Federico Chiesa exit looms as Italian return remains highly likely

After months of transfer rumours, it looks like Federico Chiesa could finally be on his way.

The Italian forward is expected to leave Liverpool before the end of the summer window, with a return to Italy looking likely.

The 28-year-old has struggled to establish a permanent role or find consistent form since his high-profile move to the Premier League, despite becoming a fan favourite during his time at Anfield.

Iraola is eager to clear out squad players who do not perfectly align with his intense physical demands, meaning Chiesa is expected to be sacrificed to bolster the transfer kitty.

The recruitment team is already planning to reallocate those funds into the signature of high-mobility wide options who can shoulder the goalscoring burden next season now that Mo Salah has left the club.