Liverpool star 'willing to take pay cut' to leave the club this summer

Liverpool could be braced for another key exit in the summer, with reports that one star is prepared to take a pay cut in order to leave Anfield.

Mo Salah has already confirmed his departure from Liverpool after nine illustrious years but he could too be joined by Federico Chiesa, who appears to be unhappy with a lack of gametime at the Reds.

Chiesa was Arne Slot's first signing for the club in 2024, joining for a fee of £10 million and going on to make 48 appearances for the club.

But despite becoming a huge fan favourite, Chiesa has made just one start in the Premier League in the current campaign and could be set to move on to pastures new in the summer.

According to Calciomercato, the former Fiorentina and Juventus forward is willing to take a significant reduction in salary in order to get his desired return to Italy.

Contracted on Merseyside until 2028, Chiesa had interest from clubs in Serie A last year but ultimately stayed put, though this time may be a different story.

As per the aforementioned report, Chiesa earns around £5.6 million per season at Liverpool but is happy to take a lower wage in order for regular football.

Chiesa has made just one Premier League start this season. Image: Getty

A separate report from TEAMtalk claims that midfielder Curtis Jones also has interest from Italy, with newly crowned champions Inter Milan said to be keen.

Jones, who has only ever played for Liverpool and came through the academy system, also has admirers closer to home with Newcastle and Aston Villa.

Jones's deal expires in 2027 and so far there has been no progress in regards to a new contract.

After a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday, Liverpool remain fourth in the Premier League on 58 points - ahead of fifth-placed Aston Villa on goal difference.

They are six points clear of Bournemouth in sixth and should still qualify for next season's Champions League, with three games remaining.