Brendan Rodgers to raid Liverpool?! Shock as Celtic join transfer race for Reds outcast - but winger wants to stay & fight for his place

According to SportsBoom, Celtic have emerged as the latest contender to secure a transfer for Liverpool winger Chiesa. Fulham were earlier keen on signing the Italian, while Atalanta want to bring back Chiesa to Serie A. 

The report adds that Fulham and Celtic had earlier sent scouts to watch Chiesa in action, while they monitored his situation at Anfield. The winger appeared in just six league matches in his debut campaign with the Reds, and he is unlikely to regularly feature in the starting lineup under Arne Slot in the 2025-26 campaign. While the Premier League champions see Chiesa as part of their long-term plan, they might consider sending him out on a loan move.

Chiesa is also linked with a move to Real Betis as the Italian reportedly is inspired by Antony's success at the Spanish club in the second half of the 2024-25 campaign after his struggles at Manchester United. 

After returning from their Asia tour, Arne Slot's side are now all set to host Athletic Club in back-to-back friendlies at Anfield on August 4.