Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez looks set for a move this summer, with the elite of Europe circling for the South American.
The Reds' Quadruple hopes went up in smoke in Devon this weekend, with Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle beating the Premier League leaders against all odds. Pilgrims manager Miron Muslic called the result his greatest career achievement, with his opposite Arne Slot taking the risky opportunity to blood youngsters.
Nunez, who is the Merseysiders' second-most expensive signing ever, was one of few senior players included in the squad, and couldn't turn the game for Liverpool after his introduction to the field.
Liverpool looking to offload Darwin Nunez, with interest in the striker
Nunez joined Liverpool from Benfica in 2022 for an initial £64 million, with his transfer rising to around £85m with add-ons, as per the BBC.
The 25-year-old has struggled to settle in English football, however, with just 24 league goals in two-and-a-half years. The Saudi Pro League has been touted as a destination for the forward, with Reds legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher claiming that the club are “not happy” with Nunez just last month.
A fresh report from Spanish outlet Fichajes states that Nunez's future at Liverpool is “at a crossroads” with the Anfield outfit now more open than ever to cashing in on the rangy target man.
Milan have apparently shown “firm interest” in Nunez and are willing to offer £60m for the star. FourFourTwo understands that this is below Liverpool's valuation and that the Rossoneri would have to up their bid – though a San Siro exit for Rafael Leao may help to fund a mega-money move.
The report states that the Portuguese is in demand, and with Milan holding talks with him in October over his future, manager Sergio Conceicao could be persuaded to part with Leao to bring in a more industrious winger who suits his style a little better. Nunez, meanwhile, has previously liked posts on social media linking him to Milan.
In FourFourTwo's view, it would be a surprise if Nunez was still a Liverpool star at the start of next season.
The Uruguayan has started just seven league games under Slot this season. Liverpool won't want Nunez's value to decrease anymore and with around £20m in add-ons to be paid to Benfica for his transfer, there's a chance that Liverpool could sell for less than £85m and still make a profit.
Nunez is worth €65m, as per Transfermarkt. Liverpool take on Everton this week in the Merseyside Derby when Premier League action returns.
