Liverpool has had a relatively quiet summer but managed to finalize their first transfer this week.
On Tuesday night, the club announced that Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will join them for the 2025-26 season. The move is pending a work permit and international clearance.
The statement from the club noted that Mamardashvili will remain with Valencia for the rest of the current season before moving to Liverpool next summer.
Additionally, it is reported that Liverpool is close to completing a deal for Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed on social media: “BREAKING: Federico Chiesa to Liverpool, here we go! Agreement reached for an initial €13m fee plus add-ons. Chiesa will sign a four-year contract with Liverpool and is set to fly later today. The deal is confirmed and exclusive.”
In addition to Chiesa, Liverpool may pursue more signings. Journalist Francois Plateau reported that Liverpool is monitoring RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba, Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni, and Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, and could make a late bid for one of them if Joe Gomez leaves this week. The club is not pressuring Gomez, their longest-serving player, and his future is up to him.
Furthermore, Football 365 mentioned that a Spanish report suggests Liverpool might make a surprise signing before Friday, with a significant move for Alessandro Bastoni being considered.
Liverpool had a strong beginning to the 24/25 Premier League season, securing victories over Ipswich Town and Brentford as they embarked on the Arne Slot era.
Their first major challenge will be this weekend when they travel to Old Trafford to play against Manchester United.
