Chiesa linked with Serie A return as Haaland's future and Kayode interest headline gossip
Liverpool's Federico Chiesa attracts Serie A interest, Erling Haaland is tipped for Barcelona over Arsenal, and Juventus eye Brentford's Michael Kayode in Saturday's transfer gossip.
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa is attracting interest from three Serie A clubs, with Inter Milan, Lazio and Atalanta all mentioned as potential suitors. The 28-year-old Italian is reportedly ready to leave Anfield in January, according to Calciomercato. Chiesa has struggled for regular playing time since joining Liverpool, and a return to Italy could be on the cards.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland continues to be linked with a move away, and while Arsenal have the financial means to sign the 26-year-old, Teamtalk suggests he is more likely to join Barcelona than the Gunners. Haaland's future remains a subject of speculation, with Barcelona reportedly leading the race if he were to leave City.
Juventus remain keen on Brentford's Michael Kayode, with Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that the Italian right-back, 22, is still a target for the Serie A club. Kayode has impressed since moving to Brentford, and Juventus are monitoring his progress ahead of a potential move.
Elsewhere, Tottenham and Liverpool are keeping an eye on Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma, whose contract expires next summer. The Japan winger, 29, could be available in January, according to Teamtalk. Meanwhile, Barcelona's Dani Olmo does not want to leave despite links with Arsenal, Chelsea and Saudi Pro-League clubs, as per Caughtoffside.
In other news, Mexico attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora, 17, would prefer Real Madrid or Barcelona over Liverpool if he leaves Club Tijuana next year, according to Football Insider. Barcelona are also tracking Germany Under-21 striker Nicolo Tresoldi, 22, who plays for Club Brugge, as reported by Sport.
Finally, former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is planning to attend the club's Champions League game against Paris St-Germain on 14 October in a show of support for his troubled former club, according to the Express.
