Liverpool’s £64m Darwin Nunez (The Occasions) may very well be heading for Italy, with Napoli pushing exhausting and a deal edging nearer.
CaughtOffside report that the Serie A aspect have been pursuing Darwin Nunez for greater than 40 days, and talks are persevering with with each direct and oblique contact going down.
The outlet states: “Nunez desires to remain in Europe to make up for final season with Liverpool – if he wished to earn massive cash, he would’ve accepted Saudi proposals final January.”
Whereas there have been ideas in some quarters of a £70-75m asking worth, the report makes it clear we’re prepared to simply accept “£50m plus bonuses” to maneuver our No.9 on this summer season.
That’s a big drop from the unique package deal that might have reached £85m after we signed the Uruguayan in 2022, however displays each his current output and our present priorities beneath Arne Slot.
Nunez solely managed 5 Premier League objectives final time period and was notably blocked from reaching a key look clause – a choice mentioned to have saved us round £5m.
Liverpool switch information newest as Nunez exit edges nearer
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Napoli’s stance is agency. They’re prepared to go to “€43m and need to transfer early”, hoping to beat any late curiosity from different European sides.
Antonio Conte is believed to view the 25-year-old because the extra impactful signing when in comparison with fellow goal Lorenzo Lucca, with the supply including: “Nunez could be the international-level profile to assist Napoli make a top quality leap.”
With Hugo Ekitike (through Christian Falk) nonetheless being monitored and Alexander Isak (in The Commonplace) a long-shot as a result of his worth, this sale may very well be essential in shaping our personal striker plans.
It’s value remembering the 47-year-old head coach didn’t belief Nunez final season – and this curiosity from Napoli may now present the perfect answer for all events.
Liverpool have already agreed a charge for Florian Wirtz and including a scientific striker to enhance the Bundesliga Participant of the Yr could be the proper closing piece.
Equally, the exit of our No.9 may increase funds to assist push ahead a transfer for Alexander Isak, the ahead many supporters hope we’ll goal earlier than the window closes.
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