Darwin Núñez could be on his way out of Anfield this summer — and Liverpool are reportedly prepared to suffer a substantial loss to make it happen.
The 26-year-old striker is attracting serious interest from Serie A giants Napoli, with reports suggesting the Reds have slapped a revised £70m asking price on his head — £15m less than the £85m they paid Benfica for him just three years ago.
Núñez arrived with sky-high expectations and initially impressed, but his form fizzled last season, netting just five Premier League goals under new boss Arne Slot. The drop-off has prompted Liverpool to explore options to offload the Uruguayan this window.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli remain keen but aren’t willing to meet Liverpool’s current valuation. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is said to be handling negotiations personally, with Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca identified as a potential backup plan.
Núñez still has three years left on his contract, but with his role in the squad increasingly uncertain, the Reds appear ready to cash in — even at a loss.
Slot previously shut down claims that Núñez was benched due to a financial clause in his contract triggering an extra £5m payout to Benfica. “That’s not how we operate,” he said. “There’s never been interference in team selections.”
As Liverpool’s transfer business gathers pace, the club’s decision to move on from Núñez suggests a desire to reshape their forward line before the season kicks off.
