Italian Giants Seek Wide Reinforcement with Brentford and Sunderland Stars as Alternatives.

Federico Chiesa

Juventus are actively pursuing a loan move for Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa until the end of the 2025/26 season as manager Thiago Motta looks to bolster his attacking options in January.

The 28-year-old Italy international, who joined Liverpool from Juventus in a €50 million deal in summer 2024, has struggled for consistent minutes at Anfield amid fierce competition from Luis Díaz, Cody Gakpo, and Darwin Núñez. A temporary return to Turin could offer Chiesa regular playing time and a chance to rediscover his Euro 2020-winning form.

Juventus’ interest aligns with their need for greater depth on the flanks, especially with injuries and inconsistent performances from current options like Timothy Weah and Kenan Yıldız. A loan structure would suit all parties, potentially including an option to buy.

The Bianconeri are also monitoring alternatives:

  • Kevin Schade (Brentford) – the rapid German forward with pace and versatility.
  • Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford) – the Danish playmaker seeking more minutes.
  • Simon Adingra (Sunderland, on loan from Brighton) – the explosive Ivorian winger shining in the Championship.

Chiesa remains the priority target due to his proven quality in Serie A and familiarity with Juventus’ system, but Liverpool’s willingness to sanction a move will depend on their own squad situation.

This potential deal highlights the fluid nature of the January market as clubs fine-tune for the second half of the campaign.