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Darwin Nunez is eager to leave Liverpool this summer to join Napoli, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Uruguayan striker has struggled to convince since joining the Reds from Benfica in the summer of 2022.
The Merseyside club reported paid £85m for his services, but it has turned out to be a poor investment. Liverpool are ready to cut their losses, and want to offload Nunez to generate funds for new signings.
Napoli, meanwhile, are looking for a new striker as they prepare to permanently offload Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray this summer. The Serie A champions have apparently identified the Uruguayan as an option for the job.
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Napoli reportedly submitted a formal offer of €50m upfront plus a further €5m in add-ons for the 26-year-old this week. However, it was turned down by the Reds, as the proposal doesn't match their valuation of the player.
Nevertheless, the Italian side remain keen on signing Nunez, and the player is also prioritising a move to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Interestingly, a report from Corriere dello Sport has stated that the Merseyside club want £70m to part ways with the Uruguayan.
Napoli, however, may not be ready to pay such a premium fee for a player who managed just seven goals from 47 games last season. Unless Liverpool drop their asking price, Nunez could end up staying at Anfield beyond the summer.
Will Liverpool offload Luis Diaz this summer?
Liverpool want £70m to part ways with Luis Diaz this summer, according to Cadena SER. The Colombian forward enjoyed an impressive campaign with the Reds, racking up 17 goals and eight assists from 50 games across competitions.
His efforts were key to the Merseyside club's Premier League triumph, but it appears that he is not indispensable to Arne Slot's plans. Barcelona and Bayern Munich are eyeing the 28-year-old with interest, and recent reports have suggested that the player could be open to an exit from Anfield.
The Catalans are looking for a new left forward and have identified Diaz as an alternative to Nico Williams. The Bavarians, meanwhile, are also in the market for attacking reinforcements this summer, and have the Colombian on their agenda.
Diaz is under contract until 2027, so Liverpool have the upper hand in negotiations. The player, interestingly, prefers a move to Camp Nou, but Barcelona may not have the funds to match his price tag.
