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Explained: Why Federico Chiesa has been left out of Liverpool's 29-man squad for pre-season tour of Asia as Serie A transfer rumours swirl

Federico Chiesa has not been included in Liverpool’s 29-man squad for their pre-season tour of Asia, raising fresh questions about his future at Anfield. The Italy international, who struggled to break into Arne Slot’s plans last season, was a surprise omission despite scoring in a 5-0 friendly win over Stoke City just hours before the squad departed.

Revealed: Barcelona's brutal demand to Nico Williams that caused hotly-anticipated transfer from Athletic Club to suddenly collapse

Nico Williams snubbed an offer from Barcelona earlier this summer as he decided to sign a fresh long-term contract with Athletic Club. The Spanish winger stunned the world when he announced that he had penned a 10-year deal with his boyhood club. The news came as a major blow to the Catalans, who were desperate to sign the 23-year-old.