Liverpool could use Federico Chiesa as part of a controversial swap deal to sign a former Premier League star this summer.
Liverpool Target Frimpong and Lookman in Post-Title Revamp
Following a Premier League-winning season, Liverpool are preparing for key changes under new manager Arne Slot. With Trent Alexander-Arnold set to leave on a free transfer, the Reds are closing in on Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong — reportedly exploiting a smart contractual clause to ease the deal.
Slot, who made minimal changes before the 2024/25 season — signing Federico Chiesa and pre-agreeing a deal for goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili — now faces the task of reshaping the squad.
Chiesa, despite joining from Juventus for £12.5 million, has struggled for minutes and could be used in a player-plus-cash swap deal to sign Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. According to Quotidiano Sportivo, Liverpool are considering offering Chiesa to Atalanta to bring the ex-Everton winger back to Merseyside.
Lookman, 27, has shone in Serie A since joining from RB Leipzig and would bring proven Premier League experience and attacking depth to Slot’s side.
Liverpool Eye Lookman as Slot Plots Smart Summer Reinforcements
Ademola Lookman has emerged as a serious transfer target for Liverpool, with the Atalanta forward seen as an ideal fit to bolster the Reds’ attacking options. Having previously played in the Premier League with Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City, Lookman’s top-flight experience could make him a seamless addition to Arne Slot’s squad.
Liverpool are reportedly considering using Federico Chiesa — who has struggled for consistent minutes since joining from Juventus — as part of a swap deal to land the in-form Nigerian international. Lookman has impressed in Serie A since his move to Atalanta and would bring versatility, directness, and goal threat to Liverpool’s front line.
Manager Arne Slot has confirmed plans to be active in the summer transfer window, stating:
“We have just won the league, we were so competitive vs PSG, it is not easy to find better players to improve us. They need to be available, and we need to be able to afford them.”
Despite Liverpool’s recent title triumph, Slot is keen to refine his squad intelligently, with Lookman representing a realistic and proven upgrade. The club’s creative use of player trades and smart scouting could help them navigate Financial Fair Play constraints while staying competitive at the top.
