Liverpool star Darwin Nunez could be shown the door by incoming manager Arne Slot, who has a superstar lined up to take his place.
Arne Slot, the incoming Liverpool manager, reportedly wants Darwin Nunez gone and plans to replace him with a nine-figure superstar set to move this summer.
This bold claim comes as Nunez faces criticism for his recent performance.
Since March, he has scored just twice in the Premier League, with key misses impacting Liverpool’s pursuit of a Quadruple.
Nunez cost Liverpool a reported €75 million, with an additional €25 million owed to Benfica if certain performance thresholds are met.
However, according to The Telegraph, Nunez’s strongest supporter at Anfield is the outgoing Jurgen Klopp, casting doubt on his future.
A report from Corriere Dello Sport via TEAMtalk suggests that Slot wants to replace Nunez with Nigerian star Victor Osimhen, making the Napoli player his top target.
Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has confirmed Osimhen’s departure, with a £113 million release clause.
Chelsea, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested, especially with Kylian Mbappe likely heading to Real Madrid.
Nunez has been with Liverpool for just two seasons, and selling him would be a bold move given the uncertain futures of Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz.
There are few buyers for nine-figure forwards at the moment, and Liverpool would struggle to recoup their investment.
Osimhen is valued at €110 million, according to Transfermarkt.
