Liverpool is facing a crucial decision regarding the future of their Uruguayan forward, Darwin Nunez. Despite cooling interest from Saudi Pro League clubs since the January transfer window, Nunez has reportedly expressed a desire to move to a European club. Liverpool is considering a £50 million fee for Nunez, which is significantly less than the initial amount paid for him in 2022. As the club evaluates potential replacements, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike has emerged as a candidate after an impressive Bundesliga season. However, opinions are divided on whether Liverpool should retain Nunez or seek alternatives.
Reader Guille said: “Nunez needs a playmaker who can filter a proper pass so he can make the run to goal. He will miss and convert, the same as Salah and Jota do. LFC does not have a playmaker who can do this and additionally he was benched the whole season. I would stick with Nunez next season & then go for Alexander Isak next summer.”
Doctorchillgood said: “Too many ‘ifs’ around Nunez. Proper strikers are rare — and any real upgrade likely hinges on flogging him first. But who’s overpaying now his stock’s dipped? And are we seriously banking on finding someone better, boss- and budget-friendly, and somehow up for sale? Slating him only drags the price down — and if he stays, good luck rebuilding his confidence after that. He’s not injury-prone — the lad’s fit, fiery, and still pure chaos in the right setup. Gave PSG a proper scare in the first leg. Slot might need to open things up a bit — and now and then, just let Darwin be the chaos.”
Paddocklad said: “I can see the necessity of raising funds to finance other moves in the market but they surely have to be careful not to disrupt the incredible team spirit which has been a major factor in success with both Klopp and Slot. Seems to me that the potential loss after TAA of Robbo (or Tsimikas), Lucho, Nunez, Quansah and Gomez would be too big an upheaval and risks harming that vital togetherness.”
Lacatus said: “Just offload Nunez for whatever we can get for him! Even if it’s a loss, just get rid because he hasn’t and isn’t gonna improve with us. I’m not saying he’s a bad player, just that he’s not suited to us. He’ll probably leave us and set the world on fire in Spain or Italy. But he isn’t gonna do it with us, fact! Get what we can for him and get a proper No.9.”
NigelRG said: “Darwin is an excellent left-winger, but a poor striker. So, if Diaz leaves, I would keep him. If Diaz goes, sell. But we need a good #9. Even if Jota recovers his form, he’s injury-prone.”
Cyclingcylon said: “Nunez needs shifting for a minimum £50m. Etikite strikes me as a player like Nunez, having had one good season at Frankfurt after a couple elsewhere where he didn’t light any fires.”
Liverpool’s management is at a crossroads, weighing the potential benefits of retaining Nunez against the financial and strategic advantages of selling him. The decision is further complicated by the need to maintain team cohesion and the search for a suitable replacement. As the summer transfer window approaches, Liverpool fans and pundits alike are keenly observing how the club will navigate this pivotal moment.
