Liverpool planning to offload Federico Chiesa to Atalanta but deal hinges on Ademola Lookman's proposed transfer to Inter

Atalanta are reportedly eyeing a move for Liverpool flop Federico Chiesa - but only if they can sell star player Ademola Lookman this summer.

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Sport Mediaset claim Ivan Juric’s side are trying to sell Lookman for €50 million ($43.5m), with said to be keen on the winger. The report adds that if they sell the former man, they will use around €15m (£13m) of that fee to sign Liverpool’s Chiesa.

There was a great deal of excitement following Chiesa’s switch from to Liverpool last summer but the 27-year-old has arguably not even justified the paltry £12.5 million ($17) forked out to sign him. Injuries and poor form have meant he’s struggled at Anfield and a Serie A return has long been mooted. It may be best for both parties to go separate ways.

Chiesa, who is not travelling with Liverpool’s first-team squad to Asia due to a minor injury, has been linked with a Juventus return in addition to Napoli and Jose Mourinho’s . The international has desires to play in next year’s but to do that he needs game time – something he’ll struggle to get at Liverpool.

While Chiesa waits to see if a summer transfer move can become a reality, Liverpool are preparing to face in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, followed by clashes with Yokohama FM and Athletic Club in the coming fortnight.