Liverpool faces a new challenge in the summer transfer market, after Italian winger Federico Chiesa expressed his desire to leave Anfield in search of regular playing time for the upcoming season.

Despite the good relationship Chiesa has with the coaching staff and his teammates, the limited opportunities in the starting lineup have led the player to consider a new experience that grants him a bigger role on the pitch, amid fierce competition for attacking positions.

Reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed that Chiesa, who joined Liverpool last summer, is still keen on returning to Italy, which he sees as his preferred destination if he leaves the Premier League.

According to Romano, Napoli has made initial contacts with Liverpool to inquire about the player's situation, as part of the Italian club's efforts to strengthen its squad with distinguished attacking players, while awaiting the outcome of the potential negotiations.

Chiesa's contract with Liverpool runs until the summer of 2027, but his lack of stability in the starting lineup during the past season has raised questions about his future with the Reds, despite his positive impact in some matches.

It is expected that Liverpool's management will determine the player's future in the coming weeks, especially with the increasing interest from other Italian clubs that may enter the negotiations if the club decides to officially open the door for his departure.