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Juve push for Chiesa, but two alternatives are on the table

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3 months ago

January 10, 2026

According to Sky Sport Italia, Juventus have been working for some time on a possible return of Federico Chiesa to Turin, identifying the Italian winger as a priority target to strengthen their attacking options.

The Bianconeri’s interest is concrete and ongoing, but at the moment negotiations are not straightforward due to Liverpool’s firm stance on the transfer formula.

Liverpool are currently not open to a simple loan deal, which has complicated Juventus’ plans. For this reason, the Italian giants are exploring alternative solutions in order to move talks forward.

One of the options on the table is a loan with an obligation to buy, or a loan with an option to buy that includes a financial penalty in case the purchase clause is not activated.

This structure would guarantee Liverpool an immediate financial return even if Juventus decide not to complete the permanent transfer at the end of the season.

Juventus believe this formula could represent a compromise capable of unlocking the deal, while also allowing the club to better manage costs and squad planning.

Chiesa, for his part, remains a highly valued profile in Turin, given his previous spell at the club and his familiarity with the environment.
Alternative names under consideration

Two alternatives names under consideration

At the same time, Juventus are keeping other options alive in case the Chiesa operation proves too difficult to finalize. One of the main alternatives being monitored is Albert Gudmundsson of Fiorentina.

However, the situation surrounding the Icelandic forward remains unclear, as it is yet to be seen what Fiorentina’s intentions are regarding a potential departure.

Another name on Juventus’ shortlist is Daniel Maldini …

The Italian attacker is well known to the club’s current technical director François Modesto, who previously worked with Maldini during their time together at Monza.

This existing relationship could play a role if Juventus decide to pursue this track more seriously.

For now, as reported by Sky Sport Italia, Juventus continue to focus primarily on Chiesa, while keeping alternative solutions ready should negotiations with Liverpool fail to reach a breakthrough.