Juventus want to do Liverpool “a favour”: They go for Darwin Núñez.
That calls into question Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s statements a couple of days ago when both Luis Diaz and Darwin Núñez were not involved in Saturday’s friendly against AC Milan in Hong Kong. (AC Milan won 2 – 4) ! – Arne Slot confirms that Luis Diaz was left out against AC Milan due to the ongoing discussions about his future. Darwin Nunez’s absence, however, was due to a minor form problem.
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Now there are strong rumours that Liverpool want to sell Uruguayan Darwin Núñez to finance the signing of Alexander Isak.
Juventus target Darwin Núñez
Juventus have put the spotlight on Darwin Núñez as one of the options to bolster their attack this summer. With the possibility of Dušan Vlahović leaving the club in the coming weeks, the Italian team’s management is looking for alternatives to avoid being left without an offensive reference. The Liverpool striker is emerging as a candidate who is gaining strength by the day.
The 25-year-old Uruguayan has had a varied spell at Anfield since his arrival in 2022. Although he has had highlights, his performances have been marked by inconsistency. Last season ended with numbers that don’t reflect his potential: seven goals and seven assists in 47 games, with just over 2,000 minutes of playing time. Nevertheless, his ability to outperform opponents and his attacking power are still appreciated in the European market.
The operation will not be easy
Liverpool are not willing to let him go without significant compensation and are considering a transfer fee of around 60 to 65 million euros. Nevertheless, the English club could consider arrangements such as a loan with an option to buy, which would make it easier for Juventus to get closer to a deal.
Kolo Muani remains the priority – but Núñez is a serious option
The top priority for Juventus remains to bring back Randal Kolo Muani, but the fierce competition from the Premier League has prompted the Turinian club to expand their list of candidates. Darwin Núñez may not be the first choice, but he has become a serious name in Juventus’ rebuilding plan for the upcoming season.
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