Inter targeted Chiesa if Roma signed Luis Henrique from Marseille
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Reports suggest Inter Milan considered a move for Federico Chiesa as a contingency plan if Roma completed the signing of Marseille winger Luis Henrique.
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Attributed to original sourceInter had prepared to swoop for Liverpool outcast Federico Chiesa in the summer if Roma had bought Luis Henrique, claims Fabrizio Romano.
It is hardly the first time that this idea has been suggested, but now that the transfer window has closed, it is reported the talks were significantly more advanced than previously thought.
Inter had Chiesa proposal ready NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JULY 25: Jack Whitaker #40 of Sunderland AFC and Federico Chiesa #14 of Liverpool FC battle for the ball during the second half of their pre-season friendly match at GEODIS Park on July 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images) Chiesa has been so far adamant that he does not want to leave Liverpool, even after struggling to get any playing time since his arrival from Juventus in 2024.
The Italy international wasn’t even included in the Champions League squad list, and a January exit remains more than likely, if he finally relents and accepts a transfer.
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 20: Federico Chiesa of Liverpool gestures during warming up prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) According to Romano via Tuttomercatoweb , Inter had set their sights on the 28-year-old as a cheap replacement in case Luis Henrique made the move to Roma.
That never materialised, so the Brazilian remained, just a year on from his €22.8m plus bonus move from Olympique Marseille.
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What happened
According to Italian reports, Inter Milan explored the idea of signing Federico Chiesa from Liverpool in the event that rivals Roma completed a deal for Marseille's Brazilian winger Luis Henrique. The chain reaction scenario would have seen Inter bolster their attacking options in response to Roma strengthening theirs. Chiesa, who struggled for game time at Liverpool, has been linked with a Serie A return. No deal materialized, and the report frames the Chiesa interest as exploratory rather than advanced.
Chance analysis
Inter's reported contingency planning for Chiesa highlights how the Italian transfer market remains deeply interconnected, with rival moves triggering counter-signings. Chiesa's unsettled status at Liverpool continues to generate Serie A suitors, and a return to Italy would represent a reset for a player who has struggled to establish himself since leaving Juventus. Even as a speculative scenario, the story reflects Inter's ongoing search for attacking depth and the chess-match dynamic between top Serie A clubs in the window.
No immediate impact — Chiesa remains at Liverpool, Luis Henrique has not moved to Roma, and Inter's interest was contingent on a deal that did not happen.