Liverpool star in TALKS with Napoli

Liverpool are planning big changes in the centre-forward department this summer. Despite winning the Premier League title, sporting director Richard Hughes and head coach Arne Slot are not standing still.

No9 has been identified as one position which requires an upgrade with neither Darwin Nunez nor Diogo Jota passing muster.

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Accordingly, several star names have been linked with an Anfield arrival, including Jonathan David, Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Joao Pedro.

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Aside from David, who is available on a Bosman, all of the aforementioned names come with a hefty price tag attached. In order to land a high-quality striker, Liverpool MUST sell.

Darwin Nunez wanted by Atleti and Napoli

And Darwin, 25, is among the club’s most bankable forward assets. The Uruguay frontman cost £85m when signing from Benfica in 2022.

Under contract until 2028, Liverpool will be hopeful of bringing in a high fee for the forward, which would permit spending elsewhere.

Atletico Madrid are among the contenders for his signature, with Diego Simeone reportedly keen on acquiring the services of his fellow South American.

But don’t discount the possibility that Darwin joins Napoli.

On the brink of claiming the Serie A title, Antonio Conte’s side are already planning reinforcements next season. And their hunt for a new striker option has led them to Darwin’s door.

Darwin in talks with Napoli

According to a report in Caught Offside, talks have already commenced between the Liverpool forward’s entourage and the Italian club.

“Napoli have held talks with Nunez’s representatives as they step up their search for a new striker this summer,” a report reads.

The Partenopei could rival Liverpool for David, should the Reds decide to pursue that deal, but Nunez is described as a “concrete” possibility for the Scudetto contenders this summer.

“The Serie A giants have also been strongly linked with Lille striker Jonathan David, but it seems Nunez is also a concrete target for them as he’s made available by Liverpool.”

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Nunez has had a season to forget, even if he’s ended up a Premier League title winner. He’s scored only five league goals and has started only one game in the top flight in 2025.