Juventus situation ‘could help Liverpool land cut-price Darwin Nunez replacement’
Darwin Nunez’s future is set to lie away from Liverpool, as the striker has made just eight starts in the Premier League this term.
The Reds forward is open to leaving Anfield and has already attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League ahead of the summer transfer window.
Nunez has largely struggled in front of goal this season, managing just seven goals in 42 appearances across all competitions.
Arne Slot should be keen to find a replacement for the Uruguay international as he looks to shape his own Liverpool squad once the Merseyside giants are crowned Premier League champions.
Juventus may have to sell Dusan Vlahovic
While the Anfield giants will win the Premier League title if they avoid defeat against Tottenham on Sunday, Serie A outfit Juventus are struggling to land Champions League qualification.
Igor Tudor’s men are just fifth in the Italian top flight ahead of Sunday’s clash with relegation-bound Monza, and are currently set to miss out on an all-important top-four spot.
| Dusan Vlahovic stats | 2024/25 all competitions |
| Appearances | 38 |
| Goals | 14 |
| Assists | 5 |
According to Calciomercato (26 April), the Turin outfit will have to sell striker Dusan Vlahovic if they fail to secure Champions League football.
Vlahovic could be a strong replacement for Nunez
Amid their efforts to find an upgrade on Nunez, the Reds have set their sights on Newcastle hotshot Alexander Isak, and could be prepared to offer £100million for the Sweden international.
Liverpool could also sign Ipswich ace Liam Delap, who has a £30m relegation clause in his Tractor Boys contract, while Kieran McKenna’s men are set to ply their trade in the Championship next term.
But if Juventus fail to qualify for the Champions League, Vlahovic could present himself as a strong replacement for Nunez if and when the Reds sell the Uruguayan.
The Serbia international has notched an impressive return of 14 goals and five assists in 38 appearances across all competitions this term.
Vlahovic also proved his worth last season, when he scored 16 goals and created four assists in 33 Serie A outings, helping Juventus finish third.
The 25-year-old could be ready to make the switch to the Premier League, having excelled in Italy with both Juve and his former club Fiorentina.