Serie A forward celebrity attracts a strong man, Liverpool wants to beat Barcelona and Arsenal with strategy

According to Italian media Sports Daily, Liverpool is planning to sign Ademola Lukeman from Atlanta in the summer transfer window. The Nigerian international scored 20 goals in various competitions this season and has attracted widespread attention in Europe, and it is said that Arsenal and Barcelona are also interested in him.

Atlanta has set Lukeman's value at £60 million, and Liverpool may include Federico Chiesa in the deal to reduce the price. The Italian attacker came to Anfield in the summer transfer window in 2024 and has not scored in the Premier League yet despite scoring one goal in the FA Cup and League Cup.

However, Atlanta believes Chiesa can be an important part of their team's reconstruction, and Liverpool may play an important role in this deal. Chiesa is an excellent Italian international, scoring seven goals in 52 games. On the other hand, given Lukeman's versatility on the offensive line, the Reds may benefit from signing him.

However, as Barcelona (via World Sports/Goal Net), Arsenal and Manchester United also expressed interest, Chiesa is the key to bringing Lukeman to Anfield this summer.

Lukeman scored 15 goals in Serie A and 5 goals in the Champions League this season, highlighting his strength as a reliable offensive player in the top football.

If the rumored transfer is in progress, Lukeman will add more depth to the Reds' offense. Given that Mohamed Salah will stay with the team, the Nigerian player's expertise in the left winger position will come in handy. He is also good at serving as a second striker and right winger and can seamlessly integrate into coach Anne Slott's plan.

At the same time, Chiesa has struggled at Liverpool this season and was injured in the second half of 2024. The former Fiorentine and Juventus player may regain form if he returns to Italy.