Liverpool Keep Close Eyes On This Former Chelsea Attacker Amid Contract Conundrum: Should They Sign Him As A Squad Option?

Liverpool are monitoring Christian Pulisic’s situation at AC Milan after the winger’s anticipated contract upgrade failed to materialise, according to respected Italian reporter Nicolo Schira. Pulisic, 27, is tied to the Rossoneri until 2026 with an option for a further two seasons, yet the absence of fresh terms has put Premier League suitors on red alert.

The United States captain swapped Stamford Bridge for San Siro in a €22 million deal in July 2023 and has reignited his career in Serie A, registering 42 goals and 25 assists in 120 appearances across the past two campaigns. That productivity marks a sharp upturn from his final seasons at Chelsea, where he managed 26 goals and 21 assists in 145 games after an initial £58 million move and a starring role in the club’s 2020-21 Champions League triumph under Thomas Tuchel.

Pulisic’s early development zig-zagged between Brackley Town in England, Michigan Rush and PA Classics in the United States, before he emerged at Borussia Dortmund during Jürgen Klopp’s last months in charge. Under Tuchel, Peter Bosz and Lucien Favre he cemented first-team status, convincing Chelsea to make him one of the most expensive Americans in history.

Anfield recruiters view the versatile forward as a potential utility option rather than a marquee purchase. Deployed variously as a centre-forward, second striker, winger and number 10 at Milan, Pulisic’s pace, dribbling and creative spark could address Liverpool’s current lack of incision from wide areas. With record-signing Alexander Isak sidelined, Cody Gakpo struggling to replicate Luis Díaz’s influence on the left, and Mohamed Salah showing signs of decline, reinforcements are high on the agenda.

Recruitment chiefs are conscious that Pulisic does not fit the club’s usual age profile for incoming transfers, yet they believe a short-term, high-impact acquisition—akin to the roles once filled by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Xherdan Shaqiri—could add depth and experience for a renewed title push. Any deal would likely hinge on Milan’s willingness to sanction a cut-price exit and on Pulisic accepting a squad role rather than guaranteed starts.

For now, Liverpool will continue to watch developments in Milan. If the contract impasse persists, Pulisic could become a cost-effective solution to bolster the bench, freeing up funds for priority targets on both flanks while offering immediate competition to Federico Chiesa, who is expected to depart in search of regular football.