Chiesa linked with Serie A exit as multiple transfer stories surface in Saturday gossip

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa, 28, is reported to be prepared to leave Anfield in January and has been linked with Inter Milan, Lazio and Atalanta, according to Saturday's transfer gossip published on 2026-10-02.

The round-up compiles claims from a range of outlets across Europe, citing Calciomercato (in Italian), Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian), Sport (in Spanish), Teamtalk, Caughtoffside, Football Insider and the Express. The items span established first-team names and younger prospects, with sources attributing specific club interest and player preferences.

Inter Milan, Lazio and Atalanta are named as Serie A suitors for Chiesa, with the report stating the 28-year-old is ready to leave Anfield in January; the claim is attributed to Calciomercato (in Italian).

Teamtalk reports that Arsenal would have the finances to sign Erling Haaland, 26, from Manchester City, but adds the Norway striker is more likely to join Barcelona than Arsenal if he leaves City.

Gazzetta dello Sport says Juventus remain keen on Brentford right-back Michael Kayode, 22, while Caughtoffside reports Barcelona forward Dani Olmo, 28, does not want to leave despite links with Arsenal, Chelsea and clubs in the Saudi Pro-League.

Teamtalk states Tottenham and Liverpool are monitoring Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma, 29, who is out of contract next summer; Football Insider reports Mexico attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora, 17, would prefer Real Madrid or Barcelona over Liverpool if he leaves Club Tijuana next year; and Sport (in Spanish) says Barcelona are keeping tabs on Italy-born Germany Under-21 striker Nicolo Tresoldi, 22, who continues to impress for Club Brugge.

The Express reports that Pep Guardiola is planning to attend Manchester City's Champions League game with Paris St-Germain on 14 October in a show of support to his troubled former club; that claim is included in the same Saturday gossip column.