Liverpool can get one over Everton as £29m transfer development emerges
Liverpool would relish the chance to outmanoeuvre Everton, turning a transfer tussle into a statement of Merseyside supremacy.
Snagging the services of a striker the Toffees view as Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s replacement while also strengthening their side in the bargain would undoubtedly be a stellar deal.
The Reds’ squad depth was tested this season and they will want to address that issue in the transfer window.
Lorenzo Lucca is wanted by both Liverpool and Everton
Messaggero Veneto reported on 27 March that Liverpool and Arsenal were both keen on Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca.
TBR Football then claimed that Everton wanted to sign the 24-year-old forward as well, and that the Serie A side are willing to cash in on him for £29million.
Signing the Udinese striker from under their rivals’ noses would not only bolster their squad but also sting Everton, who see him as a long-term signing.
Lucca’s appeal lies in his 6ft 7in frame, aerial prowess, and six Serie A goals this season, offering a stark contrast to the options Liverpool currently have.
The Italian’s youth and upside make him a smarter long-term investment and a signing that FSG would not have a problem in green lighting.
Liverpool’s £60million Champions League revenue gives them the financial muscle to outbid Everton, while Anfield’s global stage aligns with Lucca’s breakout ambitions.
Darwin Nunez can leave if Lucca moves to Anfield
Darwin Nunez, despite his £85million price tag in 2022, has frustrated with a horrendous conversion rate in 2024-25, scoring just three goals from 31 big chances.
His chaotic style jars with Arne Slot’s fluid, pressing system, making him a candidate for sale, potentially recouping £50-60million.
Lucca, at £29 million, is a bargain, bringing physicality and composure that could complement Mohamed Salah’s creativity, much like a traditional No. 9 thriving in a dynamic setup.
His hold-up play and finishing could anchor Slot’s attack, unlike Nunez’s wasteful tendencies, which have seen him miss a number of big chances.
Selling Nunez would fund Lucca’s arrival and free wages, streamlining a squad craving efficiency.
For Liverpool, securing Lucca isn’t just about depth but also a chance to flex dominance over Everton, land a cost-effective upgrade, and offload an underperforming asset, all in one swoop.