Former Benfica forward Darwin Nunez’s position at Liverpool is in jeopardy. At Anfield, Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota have often been given centre-forward duties by manager Arne Slott, which has seen the Uruguayan forward drop down the pecking order.
If you ask whether his 37 goals in 121 appearances justify the hefty €85 million transfer fee Liverpool paid for the Portuguese club in the summer of 2022, the answer is probably no.
This season was supposed to be an important one for the Uruguayan attacker, but with Cody Gakpo locked in on Liverpool’s left wing, the Dutch captain is increasingly using the Colombian winger as a central striker in big matches.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid are considering Nunez as a way of strengthening their attack as they compete with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao for the La Liga title.
The Merseyside club are expected to demand around €60 million for the striker. Nevertheless, Rohibranco believe the Uruguayan international will be a difference-maker and may consider staggering the transfer window or swapping players.
There are rumours of interest from AC Milan and Saudi Arabia, and a multi-club battle could develop this summer. If they are able to sell him for the asking price, it would not be a bad deal for Liverpool, as the money could be invested in another striker.
Will the 25-year-old Uruguayan forward continue at Anfield next season, or is he looking for a new home at another club?