Napoli and Milan have been linked with Federico Chiesa this summer, and both Serie A clubs already have clear plans regarding their attacking department.
Chiesa’s future will be a big talking point this summer as the Italy international aims to leave Liverpool to get more playing time.
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Napoli and Milan are among the clubs interested which, however, doesn’t mean they’ll get a deal done soon.
Milan strategy in attack
LA SPEZIA, ITALY – APRIL 14: Igli Tare of SS Lazio looks on during the Serie A match between Spezia Calcio and SS Lazio at Stadio Alberto Picco on April 14, 2023 in La Spezia, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Rossoneri director Igli Tare has stated that the Diavoli will sign a new centre-forward this summer, but a new winger will arrive only if another player in the same position leaves.
Chiesa has already played as a central striker, but Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri prefers a natural centre-forward in that position, such as Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic.
Napoli, on the other hand, want to sign two attacking wingers this summer and Antonio Conte is a long-time admirer of the ex-Juventus star.
Conte needs two wingers at Napoli
epa12092721 Napoli’s head coach Antonio Conte during the Italian Serie A soccer match SSC Napoli vs CF Genoa at Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples, 11 May 2025. EPA-EFE/CESARE ABBATE
Football Italia transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà has already reported that Chiesa has received offers from foreign leagues, but a return to Serie A appears to be a priority.
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In his latest transfer column for Caught Offside, Pedullà confirmed that Napoli were close to signing Noa Lang from PSV, with Bologna’s Dan Ndoye still a top name on the Partenopei’s agenda.
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – MARCH 04: Noa Lang of PSV Eindhoven shoots during the warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between PSV and Arsenal FC at PSV Stadion on March 04, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Napoli have gathered information about Chiesa through his agent, Fali Ramadani, Sky Sport Italia reported last week, but the defending Serie A champions are not yet in formal talks with Liverpool.