Lack of playing time may push Liverpool and Man Utd strikers to Serie A

Both players, in fact, have attracted interest from Serie A, specifically from Napoli and Inter.

“Chiesa is one of Conte’s long-time favourites. Napoli had already attempted to sign him the previous year, but Juventus struck a deal with Liverpool,” Pedullà wrote in his column for Caught Offside.

“However, his English adventure hasn’t gone as he hoped. He received little playing time under Arne Slot, and it’s expected to decrease even further next season. A return to Serie A, possibly with Conte, would be far from unlikely.

Man Utd striker Hojlund attracts Inter interest

“Hojlund is not satisfied with his time in Manchester and is considering a return to Italy,” continued Pedullà.

“Several clubs (including Inter) are interested in him and he’d be an excellent option for those seeking a dynamic and already proven striker.”

Chiesa has already played in Serie A for Juventus and Fiorentina, while Hojlund spent one season at Atalanta before joining Manchester United in a deal exceeding €75m in 2023.

Chiesa has recently spoken about his future at Liverpool, saying that he was focused on being fully fit for the start of the pre-season.

However, he refused to close the door for a return to Serie A, where he could even reunite with his ex-Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri at Milan.