Federico Chiesa reacts to Ibrahima Konate’s message amid Liverpool exit news
Federico Chiesa and Ibrahima Konate could both leave Liverpool this summer as Arne Slot continues his rebuild at Anfield.
The Reds have made several significant additions, like former Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz and ex-Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.
Meanwhile, Chiesa endured a lack of game time in the Premier League last term, whereas Konate played a key role in Liverpool’s title-winning success.
Slot’s men could now also further bolster their frontline after Alexander Isak told Newcastle he is exploring his options away from the North East.
Chiesa reacts to Konate’s pre-season message as Liverpool exits beckon
Amid Liverpool’s transfer activity, the Merseyside giants were beaten 4-2 by AC Milan on Saturday, 26 July, despite goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo.
After the Anfield club’s defeat to Milan, Konate wrote on Instagram on Sunday, 27 July: “Thank you Hong Kong. Next stop home.”
The France international’s message received a like from Chiesa, who remains linked with a Liverpool exit.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are interested in signing Konate, whose contract in the North West expires next summer.
Chiesa departure can help facilitate Isak swoop
Football Insider verdict
Even though Liverpool have signed striker Hugo Ekitike from Frankfurt after the 23-year-old scored 22 goals last season, the reigning Premier League champions can add the final piece to their jigsaw by acquiring the prolific Isak.
| Alexander Isak stats | Premier League 2024/25 |
| Appearances | 34 |
| Goals | 23 |
| Assists | 6 |
But to land their ambitious move for the Sweden international, Slot will have to facilitate the exits of some of his current attacking talent this summer.
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich’s continued interest in Luis Diaz can play a large role in freeing up room for the Newcastle hotshot, and Chiesa is also a top candidate for the exit door.
Despite previously performing well in Italy for his former club Juventus, Chiesa made just one Premier League start last season, showing how out of favour he is after moving to Anfield last summer.
If Liverpool sign Isak, they should fancy their chances of claiming Champions League glory as well as retaining their top-flight crown.
Meanwhile, young midfielder Stefan Bajcetic has been backed to leave Merseyside in a Liverpool News 247 exclusive.