Liverpool forward deal now depends on Xabi Alonso and Chelsea decision

Liverpool's pursuit of new forwards has become contingent on the decisions of Xabi Alonso and Chelsea. The club is actively seeking wingers, with potential targets including Bradley Barcola, Yankuba Minteh, and Ibrahim Mbaye. Richard Hughes is currently at a crucial point in the Barcola deal, as negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain have reached a delicate stage.

Barcelona is valued at £70m and has already agreed terms with Liverpool, while Minteh is a 22-year-old right-sided option who is currently injured. Mbaye, however, is considered an outside chance due to PSG's high valuation. Meanwhile, Liverpool's existing players may also be on the move, with Cody Gakpo potentially transferring to either Manchester City or Tottenham to fund a bid for Barcola.

Federico Chiesa, a 28-year-old Italian winger, has been excluded from the squad for the upcoming match against Newcastle and is reportedly being coveted by Atalanta, Inter, and Roma. Roma sees Chiesa as a backup option in case they fail to sign either Malick Fofana from Lyon or Jamie Gittens from Chelsea. Liverpool's pursuit of Chiesa now appears to hinge on Chelsea's decision regarding Jamie Gittens, or if Roma fails to meet their demands, Chiesa could potentially move to Anfield.