Napoli are set to face a challenge to sign Liverpool flop Federico Chiesa with six clubs reportedly eyeing a move for the Italy international.

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• Liverpool considering selling Chiesa
• Napoli interested in the Italian winger
• 'Six clubs' eyeing move for Chiesa

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Liverpool's cut-price transfer for Chiesa from Juventus last summer did not pay dividends for the Reds as the Italian winger spent much of his time on the sidelines due to injury or fitness issues. As such, the Premier League champions are considering parting ways with Chiesa this summer, with Antonio Conte's Napoli said to be interested.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Italian journalist Valter De Maggio has reported that Napoli will face a challenge in their bid to sign Chiesa this summer. The report has suggested that Inter Milan, AC Milan are two of the sides that have joined the hunt to land the Euro 2020 winner's signature.

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  According to reports, Chiesa only played 104 minutes during the Premier League season (466 minutes across all competitions), and is reportedly paid £140,000 a week. As such, Liverpool are said to be keen on a potential bidding war, which would earn them an influx of cash.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CHIESA?

  As per earlier reports, Chiesa does not have any preferences over a move to any specific club; however, his heart demands a move back to Italy this summer. He is said to be keen on returning to a familiar setting to return to form.

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