LIVERPOOL HAVE SOLUTION TO FEDERICO CHIESA PROBLEM AFTER £12.5M TRANSFER AGREED

Arne Slot could avoid a potential shirt number issue with Federico Chiesa ahead of his Liverpool move, with an obvious solution.

The Juventus forward has agreed an initial £10.9million deal to join Liverpool this summer, which could rise to £12.5m if bonuses are achieved. As Chiesa jets in for his medical on Thursday, Slot will be aiming to help the winger settle in as quickly as possible - barring any fitness issues.

However, the Dutch coach could run into a problem with squad numbers - as current forward Luis Diaz currently wears the number seven shirt for Liverpool.

This is the number Chiesa has worn at Juventus for the last three seasons, and also at his previous club Fiorentina - but there may already be a solution to this potential issue.

The 26-year-old currently dons the number 14 shirt for Italy, and this number is vacant at Liverpool. As well as this, Chiesa has also worn the numbers 22 and 25 at previous clubs, both of which aren't in use on the Liverpool squad list right now.

With all of these options readily available for Slot, it seems he won't have much difficulty in helping Chiesa settle in at his new club. The winger is set to sign a four-year deal with the Reds, with his arrival coming as an addition to the current squad - and not to sanction any late exits for current Liverpool players.

Speaking at the Turin airport on Wednesday about his excitement for a new challenge, the 26-year-old said: "I’m ready to begin this new adventure. I want to say goodbye to the Juventus fans.

"Thank you for your affection and for these years. I will carry you in my heart and thanks to Juventus. Is it sad to leave Juve like this? It’s sad, but I’m really happy for this new adventure. I’m really happy and my family and I can’t wait."

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