With Liverpool seeking a permanent sale for Federico Chiesa and Juventus open to alternatives, Daniel Maldini emerges as a likely January target. Betting impact: Chiesa's uncertain availability could lower Juventus's attacking upgrade odds; bettors may prefer conservative markets (win/draw) or under 2.5 goals on early fixtures until the transfer is settled—Maldini on loan suggests steadier but less immediate attacking returns.
Juventus weigh Chiesa option but eye Maldini as January alternative
Juventus remain interested in bolstering their attack during the January transfer window, but uncertainty over Liverpool’s stance on Federico Chiesa has opened the door to alternative targets. The club is preparing options to strengthen Luciano Spalletti’s forward line as the mid-season market approaches.
Chiesa’s situation: permanent sale demanded
Federico Chiesa is seen as a realistic target given his history with Juventus and reported market value in the region of €10m. Liverpool, however, are only willing to consider a permanent transfer and appear content to wait until Mohamed Salah returns from the Africa Cup of Nations before finalising any decision. That timetable reduces the likelihood of a quick, low-risk loan for Juve.
Maldini emerges as the first-choice alternative
With Chiesa’s situation in limbo, Atalanta’s Daniel Maldini has been identified as Juventus’s primary backup option. Maldini, the son of a Serie A icon, offers a different profile: younger and less proven at the highest level, but potentially an attractive short-term move if the club seeks an immediate squad addition.
Transfer structure and cost considerations
Juventus prefer an initial loan with an option to buy rather than an obligation, aiming to mitigate financial risk and preserve flexibility. Atalanta’s willingness to accept those terms remains unclear. The club has also monitored other attacking names—including Lorenzo Lucca and Jean-Philippe Mateta—should neither Chiesa nor Maldini be feasible.
What this would mean on the pitch
A permanent signing of Chiesa would provide a more immediate, seasoned attacking boost and greater tactical versatility for Spalletti. A Maldini loan would be a lower-risk, longer-term developmental option that may not translate into instant attacking firepower. The decision will shape Juventus’s approach in Serie A and cup competitions across the second half of the season.
Betting implications and market outlook
Uncertainty over Chiesa’s availability suggests bettors should be cautious on markets tied to Juventus’s offensive output until the window progresses. If Juventus sign Maldini on loan, expect bookmakers to temper goalscoring expectations for the club’s early January fixtures. Conversely, confirmation of a Chiesa deal could shorten Juventus’s odds in match-betting markets and increase appeal in higher-scoring lines.
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