Arne Slot 'will not sanction the sale of Federico Chiesa' as it stands, with Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez having left Liverpool this summer.
The Reds are looking thin in the forward department and while many expected Chiesa to be among the departures, reports in Italy suggest otherwise.
Chiesa, Cody Gakpo, Mo Salah and Hugo Ekitike are currently Liverpool's frontline options for the forward spots, with young Rio Ngumoha backing up.
The tragic death of Diogo Jota and sales of Nunez and Diaz mean Slot's answer on selling Chiesa is 'unequivocal', according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
They say he is needed by the club but the situation could yet change depending on Liverpool's incomings in the final 20 days of the transfer window.
Both Napoli and Inter Milan are the Serie A giants considered most likely to move for the former Juventus man.
The protracted pursuit of Alexander Isak is one to keep a close eye on, with the Reds expected to test Newcastle's resolve with a second bid if given encouragement.
And there is also interest in PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who as it stands appears unlikely to leave the French champions.
Chiesa stayed behind while Liverpool were on their pre-season tour in Asia, with many considering his absence as an indication of a move away.
But the Italian was dealing with muscular issues back on Merseyside and he was an unused substitute for the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday.
Chiesa was Liverpool's only arrival last summer but it was a frustrating campaign for the winger.
Fitness issues and difficulty breaking into the starting line-up meant his game time was severely limited.
There were flashes of his undoubted talent, including a goal in the League Cup final, but he was also part of the dismal FA Cup exit against Plymouth.
If Liverpool are unable to sign any more attackers this transfer window, Chiesa seems likely to stay at Anfield and have the chance to give a greater account of himself this term.
boeabcdsty
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he want to ensure that gakpo wil play 90min even if he deliver little
pibbdklsy
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salah is getting old not at his best at all
my-blood-is-red
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slot now started to keep players he say that he's going to sell 😁 why did you let nunez go after you oredy make mistake for letting Diaz go so now after lose for palace now you want keep Chiesa😂
What nunez are guys even crying about what good has he done for this team sef
my-blood-is-red
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This is very clear, this man doesn't know what he wants, He buying the payers that available in the market and just using the ones that are available. Why will you allow Dias and Nunes to leave when you have not gotten your primary target? Now you were relying on an injury prone player to do what. This set of players doesn't look like they can will any trophy this season.
Who is the primary target that he has not gotting hun
my-blood-is-red
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Well said, how can you select a team without defensive midfielder, Jones, szobo, wirts to start
Maca was not really fit he can't risk starting him
Vieaeklmtz
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Salah thrives in fast passing football but the new players are slow in passing the ball There is a danger coming
jeeabimnsz
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you don't have enough attacker,why you must sell Nunez and dial.slot not ready
TariqueHaye17
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We're completely finished. Slot is not helping things at all
be quiet and stop talking nonsense
bueaiostz
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give him a chance, take off Salah when he is not playing well. Stop acting like a coward.
Sazabdisy
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This Dutch bold man mess up the team give him chance he’s good for the team
Nubbkmopsu
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slot he think like a baby..... now you mess up our team
Wisdeiop
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this man Slot is going to mess us up this season if care is not taken.
Well said, how can you select a team without defensive midfielder, Jones, szobo, wirts to start
Mrbank
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can you see that the manage. was carried away with just the premier League that you carry , the players are not yours instead of you to keep them and use them and look for better replacements when they are getting to their 30 32 , you let them go , the new once have not understand each other in that front , it will only take time to build themselves to that line , because there are so much pressure on them now , that confidence to be in new team is not there yet , they have to play up to 10 game and amongst that 10 , they have to try and win 8 and drow like 2 , well anything can happen before that confidence will be in them ,
UFO89
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We need 2 CBs and 2 midfielders ASAP. We can afford not buying anymore in the forward area, we have cover but in midfield and defence, we're so thin. We can't win the league with this number of players.
UFO89
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This is not our season. I don’t see the hunger in old players. Salah, Virgil, Szobo and the rest of pioneer players just don’t have the spirit anymore! The season is over even it is not started yet.
Don't interpret it like that. Old and tired legs can't run like the new ones. Also, it's just preseason, players need time to get back to full match fitness.
jisbmoprsu
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We're completely finished. Slot is not helping things at all
wewabelru
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This Slot is the man who allow only his favouritsm to play
Cuoinopsuz
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Plse give him chance
Pizadiknrs
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this man Slot is going to mess us up this season if care is not taken.
puobeimryz
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This is very clear, this man doesn't know what he wants, He buying the payers that available in the market and just using the ones that are available. Why will you allow Dias and Nunes to leave when you have not gotten your primary target? Now you were relying on an injury prone player to do what. This set of players doesn't look like they can will any trophy this season.
suoadlnopu
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This is not our season. I don’t see the hunger in old players. Salah, Virgil, Szobo and the rest of pioneer players just don’t have the spirit anymore! The season is over even it is not started yet.
Kekinpsy
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don't sale Chiesa and Doak are u still trust Salah 100% the answer is no and remember Corner Brabley is having fitness problems
futiklmopz
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slot now started to keep players he say that he's going to sell 😁 why did you let nunez go after you oredy make mistake for letting Diaz go so now after lose for palace now you want keep Chiesa😂