Darwin Nunez to ‘seal perfect Liverpool transfer’ with new agreement ready
Liverpool could part ways with Darwin Nunez in the summer transfer window as details of a possible deal emerge.
The striker’s departure from Anfield has been quietly brewing for several months now, after another lacklustre individual season.
Now, coming off a title-winning Premier League charge in his first season, Arne Slot is expected to freshen up his attacking options in the coming weeks.
Therefore, the Reds will need a replacement for Nunez, and recent transfer news suggests they have already decided on a candidate.
Liverpool prepared to sell Nunez
The Uruguayan is to leave the club after three seasons, finding playing time limited since the beginning of the year.
It is understood that Nunez could join his teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold in the sunny Spanish capital, only this time not side-by-side.
As reported by Anfield Watch (6 May), the former Benfica star could be sold for as little as £35million this summer.
However, this discounted price will only be available to Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid, who is said to be a massive fan of the Liverpool player.
This is because the Reds are huge admirers of Julian Alvarez, who could replace Nunez at Anfield.
Liverpool should replace Nunez with Alvarez
The former Manchester City forward has sent shockwaves at Atletico after an impressive debut season.
The striker, highly rated by the Reds, has scored 27 goals for the Spanish side so far and would be an upgrade on Nunez, who has only netted seven this season.
| 2024/25 Season – All Competitions | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
| Darwin Nunez | 44 | 7 | 7 | 1.039′ |
| Julian Alverez | 51 | 27 | 5 | 2.276′ |
Slot’s Liverpool prioritises keeping the ball and slowly building attacks, a more measured and pragmatic approach to Jurgen Klopp’s high-pressing, high-energy style.
Alverez fits this mould perfectly – his exceptional link-up play with the vision and technique to play quick one-touch football will give him the upper hand in Slot’s possession-dominant system.
He is a versatile player who can play anywhere on the front line, and his exceptional off-the-ball movement will be a welcome attribute for the 46-year-old’s dynamic side.
In the aftermath of Erling Haaland’s transfer, spending much of his time at City as a rotational option, a return to the Premier League as one of the leading figures in this title-winning Liverpool side could be a very enticing prospect indeed.
With this Nunez agreement somewhat in place, it could lead to a perfect transfer for both.