Liverpool completed a landmark summer transfer window. Sporting director Richard Hughes recruited around £450m worth of talent – with several new options added in attack.

The Reds broke the British transfer record twice – first for Florian Wirtz and a second time for Alexander Isak.

Further forward reinforcements came in the shape of Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong meanwhile – with Liverpool also cutting ties with some of their Premier League title-winning talents.

We’ve seen Darwin Nunez leave for Al-Hilal – where he has made a good start – and Luis Diaz has joined Bayern Munich.

Liverpool wanted to create space in the squad – and the budget – for new players and it was perhaps a surprise that Federico Chiesa ultimately stayed put.

Atalanta, AC Milan and Napoli were among the Serie A sides suggested as a potential destination for the winger but he knuckled down and won game time in Liverpool’s opening fixtures of the season.

Chiesa emphasised his cult-hero status with a goal on matchday one against Bournemouth but more disappointment was to follow.

Roma were another team recently linked with Chiesa – with new head coach Gian Piero Gasperini described as a big fan.

And now a report on Il Romanista claims that the Italian capital side will seek to complete their “unfinished” business for Chiesa in the January window.

“Among the unfinished deals, one stands out that could have brought a big name in attack to the Giallorossi side: Federico Chiesa,” the report reads.

“The former Juventus winger, now at Liverpool, had been left out of the Champions League squad and Roma had attempted to sign him, but the deal didn’t materialize before the transfer window closed.

“However, his name could come back into fashion in January. Gasperini considers him perfect for his playing system, and Chiesa himself, eager to relaunch himself after a difficult few months in England, would welcome a return to Serie A, especially to regain a spot in the national team.”

© IMAGO – Federico Chiesa Liverpool