Chiesa Ready to Walk if Liverpool Can't Guarantee Playing Time; Jones-Inter Deal Edges Closer

Liverpool's summer upheaval looks set to continue with Federico Chiesa prepared to quit Anfield if the Reds cannot offer him regular football.

The Italian winger's frustration has grown after limited opportunities under Arne Slot during his two seasons on Merseyside. With Andoni Iraola now installed as the club's new manager following Slot's departure, Chiesa has laid down a clear marker about what comes next.

Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Chiesa reflected on his struggles for consistency at the club. He acknowledged Liverpool's previous assistance in securing Premier League success, and revealed that both the club and Slot had blocked his January exit, insisting they needed his presence in their squad. However, his playing time has remained sparse, particularly since the turn of the year.

"I want to play," Chiesa stated bluntly. "If I don't find consistency in the Premier League, I'll have to look elsewhere."

The 28-year-old was clear that he harbours no delusions about his status. He's willing to compete for a starting berth but needs genuine opportunities to do so. A pre-season tour of the United States will precede talks with Iraola, where both parties will assess the situation.

Liverpool's summer is already shaping up as a significant rebuilding exercise. Robertson, Konate and Salah are all departing, with Chiesa now signalling his own exit could follow.

Meanwhile, Curtis Jones appears increasingly likely to follow a different path entirely. The midfielder has attracted sustained interest from Inter Milan throughout the window, and transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has indicated momentum is building on a potential switch.

According to Romano, Inter and Liverpool remain some distance apart on valuation. The Serie A outfit are pitching around €20 million (£17.3m), whilst Liverpool are holding out for more than €30 million (£25.9m), potentially with additional sell-on clauses and performance bonuses factored in.

Yet the framework for a deal exists. Jones himself is keen on the move, and Romano revealed an intriguing detail: Jones has already been picking the Italian's brains about what life is like in Serie A. Chiesa, it seems, has been providing some insider perspective on the prospect.