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Federico Chiesa was offered to Aston Villa as well as Liverpool before his Premier League move after being frozen out at Juventus,Villa were keen to sign the Italy international, 26, but could not follow through with their interest as they had already reached the PSR threshold.
Chiesa has yet to make his Premier League debut, but he will be ready for selection when club football returns.having penned a deal worth “at least £200,000-a-week” with Liverpool.Aston Villa had been in the market for another attacking option to provide competition and backup for Ollie Watkins but were unable to secure any late-window signings.Unai Emery had been interested in signing Joao Felix, but the Portugal international opted to return to Stamford Bridge instead.
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