Uruguayan international Darwin Nunez will play for Anfield from 2022.He scored 15 goals in 42 games in his first season with the club and 18 goals in 54 games last season, but his decision-making in front of goal is still viewed with scepticism.
Under Arne Slot’s regime, a new style of play has been required and his goal tally has plummeted, with only three goals in 20 appearances, and he has been criticised for this.
Former England U-21 international Jermaine Pennant, who also played for Liverpool during his playing days, advised his old club to sell the Uruguayan forward and to acquire Swedish international Alexander Isak, who is currently playing for Newcastle.
“Yeah, I think this is his third season now. And we haven’t seen much change or progression in Darwin Nunez. Yes, he works hard. But for £85million, £80million, you don’t want a centre-forward that just works hard.”
“You want someone who can put the ball in the back of your net 15 times, 20 goals a season, hence why the high price tag so if he can’t do that, you know, after his third season, what’s going to say he’s going to start doing after his fourth or his fifth?”
“So I think they may need to just look about cutting the losses and recoup some of the money that they paid for, 50 to 60million, and then invest that in another striker. And the one that fits my eye, similar to Darwin, size and stature, would be Alexander Isak. “
“He’s from Newcastle. I think, you know, he’s a proven goal scorer in the Premier League and he’s playing at a team you would say is below Liverpool.”
“So, you know, if he was in a Liverpool shirt, he’ll be getting more opportunities like Darwin gets. And, you know, Liverpool will benefit from that.”
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He can also play in the post and has scoring ability, making him ideal as a centre-forward.He is also good at liaising with the players around him, making him a good fit for the kind of football the Dutch head coach is looking for.
However, the battle for the player is fierce, with rumours circulating that Arsenal are also interested. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will be able to afford the tall forward, who has scored seven goals in 14 Premier League games this season, as a large transfer fee would be required…!