Darwin Nunez’s latest impressive display in pre-season can only help his chances of prolonging his Liverpool career.
The Uruguayan international will have surely made a notable impression on decision-makers at Anfield after registering a first-half hat-trick in the club’s latest pre-season friendly.
Liverpool are currently contesting a behind-closed-doors friendly with Stoke City at the AXA. They lead 4-0 at half-time thanks to a Darwin Nunez hat-trick and Rio Ngumoha goal. Florian Wirtz is taking part.
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Rio Ngumoha and Federico Chiesa were the other scorers in a 5-0 win over Stoke in a behind-closed-doors clash arranged ahead of the club jetting off to Japan.
Could Darwin Nunez stay at Liverpool this summer?
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An exit from Liverpool is still not a guarantee for Nunez, despite the Reds’ prior reported attempts to sell the striker to Napoli.
Ultimately, the Reds stayed firm and true to their price tag, and the deal in question collapsed.
That presents Arne Slot’s men with a fresh concern: who exactly can they sell their No.9 to this summer?
Saudi Arabia have often been tipped as a potential suitor for Darwin Nunez. Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr, in particular, are clear admirers, according to agents we’ve spoken to with connections at the Saudi Pro League clubs.
AC Milan and Barcelona are likewise considered admirers of the Uruguayan international. However, there will no doubt be serious concerns over either outfit’s ability to meet Liverpool’s financial demands.
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It still remains to be seen whether the Reds have any genuine plans to improve on the 26-year-old in the current summer transfer window.
Interest in Newcastle’s Alexander Isak remains unchanged – as does the Magpies’ clear “not-for-sale” stance. However, with the club set to fork out a figure around the £69m mark for Hugo Ekitike, it begs the question as to whether Liverpool will look to splash a further £120m or so on the Swede.
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