Liverpool to pursue Juventus forward should Mohamed Salah swap Anfield for Saudi Arabia - report

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Liverpool are keeping close tabs on Juventus forward Federico Chiesa in case Mohamed Salah departs the club. </p>

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According to Italian news outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, Liverpool would consider making a move for the Italy international should Salah opt to join the likes of Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo over in Saudi Arabia. </p>

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The Reds, however, are not the only Premier League club who have their sights set on the Juventus ace. </p>

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Newcastle United are also interested in the 25-year-old, though the Magpies already boast a stacked forward line and may need to sell before buying. </p>

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Aston Villa contacted Chiesa's agent, Fali Ramadani, but the forward was reportedly against a move to Birmingham. </p>

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Liverpool would appear to be in pole position when it comes to signing the Italy star, though the Reds would need to splash a considerable amount of cash. </p>

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Juventus want at least £42million for the forward which seems steep for someone who scored just two goals and made five assists in 21 league appearances for the Old Lady last season. </p>

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Keeping hold of Salah may prove the better option for Jurgen Klopp. The Egyptian forward bagged 30 goals in 51 games last season - just one less than in his previous two campaigns. </p>

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As well as the 31-year-old, Klopp also has the likes of Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo ready to make their mark up front. </p>

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Liverpool kick off their Premier League campaign against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on August 13. </p>

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