“He has to be the best in Europe. I spoke to him and he’s also really interested in this move” – Liverpool is targeting a £52 million star who has been endorsed as a potential ‘best player in Europe’ by one of the club’s most esteemed legends Steven Gerrard.

Liverpool faces a significant summer transfer window as the Arne Slot era begins at Anfield.

The Reds have appointed Slot to replace Jurgen Klopp as manager and have made additional changes behind the scenes.

Richard Hughes is set to start as Liverpool’s sporting director, while Michael Edwards has taken on the role of FSG’s CEO of Football.

Together with Arne Slot, Hughes, and Edwards aim to uphold the quality established during the Klopp era and build on its foundations.

As one of the Premier League’s leading clubs, Liverpool is being associated with several top-tier players ahead of the transfer window.

According to a report, the Reds are targeting an attacker who has been touted to potentially become “the best player in Europe.”

The player in question is Juventus forward and Italy international Federico Chiesa, a long-time target for Liverpool.

According to GiveMeSport, the Reds are monitoring the 26-year-old’s contract situation at Juventus ahead of crucial talks with the Serie A club.

The report suggests Liverpool will be “hoping to snag him” from Juve, and with his contract expiring in 2025, he may decide to make a move this summer.

Who is Liverpool target Federico Chiesa?
Chiesa progressed through the ranks at Fiorentina before joining Juventus in 2020 on an initial loan deal, which became permanent in 2022.

The 26-year-old, who can play across the front line, has made 131 appearances for Juve, scoring 34 goals and providing 25 assists.

This follows a successful spell at Fiorentina, where he played 131 matches, scored 32 goals, and made 23 assists.

Chiesa, valued at £52 million, has been praised as a “superstar” talent by some media outlets and was part of the Euro 2020-winning Italy squad.

Joe Cole likened him to a young Luis Suarez, saying, “He’s hustling and bustling like a young Luis Suarez character. He can make something out of nothing. Every club in Europe will want a slice of him when he becomes available.”

Former Fiorentina and Italy manager Cesare Prandelli told La Nazione (via Goal.com) in 2020: “He must persevere and work in a single direction.

I speak of the role, his role. Chiesa must specialise in what he feels is his natural tactical position. If he does this, he will become the best player in Europe.”

Chiesa is on the path to becoming one of Europe’s best, and it remains to be seen whether he will continue his development at Liverpool.