Liverpool Set to Part Ways with Darwin Nunez Amid Transfer Window Shake-Up
Now, let’s be real—Nunez came in with a lot of hype. A club-record signing from Benfica, he was supposed to be the next big thing. Powerful, quick, unpredictable. And at times, he did deliver glimpses of that. But over the course of three seasons, those glimpses became more frustrating than promising. Under new boss Arne Slot, who just delivered a stunning Premier League title in his first year, there’s no more room for underperformance or potential that hasn’t been realized.
It’s also telling that Liverpool have already started reloading their squad aggressively. Jeremie Frimpong is in, and they’re pushing for names like Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez. These aren’t squad fillers—they’re statement signings. And to make room both financially and tactically, someone like Nunez, who scored just seven goals last season and made only a handful of Premier League starts, is no longer a fit.
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Interestingly, while Atletico Madrid appears to be leading the European interest, the stronger and more immediate move could come from Saudi Arabia. Clubs like Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr have shown interest before—and with their Osimhen pursuit reportedly collapsing, Nunez might just be next on their list. Given the kind of wages they’re willing to offer and Liverpool’s openness to doing business, a deal could happen as soon as this week. Especially with the Club World Cup just around the corner and the Saudi clubs eager to register new players before that deadline.
Of course, this isn’t just about offloading a player who didn’t hit the mark. It’s also about reshaping Liverpool’s front line to better suit Slot’s system. Rumors are also floating around about Diogo Jota’s uncertain future, while Luis Diaz seems safe—for now—after the club rejected an approach from Barcelona. The idea is simple: build a cohesive, Slot-style attack that’s built on synergy, not stardust alone.
Letting Nunez go isn’t a failure. It’s an adjustment. Sometimes, the fit just isn’t right. And if Liverpool can recoup a decent chunk of that initial £85 million outlay—potentially around £60 million according to recent estimates—they’ll consider that fair business in this new era.
Fans will have mixed feelings, of course. Nunez gave us some wild moments—some thrilling, some head-scratching—but that’s part of football. What matters now is how Liverpool reinvest. And if their early transfer moves are anything to go by, they’re not just spending—they’re planning. Darwin’s departure might just be the catalyst for something bigger, bolder, and more in tune with the club’s vision under Slot.
Time will tell, but one thing’s clear: the Nunez chapter at Liverpool is ending. And a new one is already being written.
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