Liverpool must act quickly as Federico Chiesa raises the roof on international duty

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Liverpool have recently been linked with a move for Fiorentina star Federico Chiesa, according to Tuttomercatoweb.

The Reds will go in search of some attacking reinforcements during the summer, with Daniel Sturridge now departed on a free transfer.

Divock Origi is the current backup to the club’s front three of Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino and strength in depth could prove key.

If Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp does hold serious interest in Chiesa, he will have been delighted with his display for the Italy Under-21 outfit on Sunday evening.

The 21-year-old was at his mesmerising best during a 3-1 win over Spain, netting twice on a glorious night for the Italians.

Chiesa would offer Liverpool something that they don’t currently have.

The right-winger likes to hug the touchline and is always looking to run at the full-back.

He wouldn’t come cheap. With Liverpool hoping to add quality rather than quantity this summer, however, he should definitely be on the club’s radar.

If Chiesa keeps progressing as he has done the last 18 months, it won’t be long before the world’s biggest clubs are looking at him.

That should entice Liverpool to act now, even if it does take the reported £71 million to secure his services (Tuttomercatoweb).

Chiesa is a far better option than Adam Lallana, for example, and it would see the Champions of Europe steal a march on their main rivals on the continent if they can land the winger this summer.

The youngster netted 12 goals and registered nine assists during 2018/19 and he could set the Premier League alight if Liverpool can secure this major coup.