Darwin Nunez future is clearer after failed striker bid
The 26-year-old failed to win over Arne Slot during the Dutchman's first season in charge - scoring only five Premier League goals and dropping out of the starting lineup completely in the second half of the campaign.
🔴
Shop the LFC Store
🚨2025/26 LFC x adidas range🚨
LFC x adidas
Shop the away range TODAY
LFC x adidas
Shop the home range today!
LFC x adidas
Shop the goalkeeper range today
LFC x adidas
Shop the new adidas range today!
It has been speculated that Nunez could therefore be surplus to requirements - with Liverpool intending to sign a new No9 in his place.
🔴 Shop the LFC 2025/26 adidas away range
Alexander Isak, of course, appears to be first choice in that regard but Liverpool will have to stump up another British record sum to land the £150m-rated Swede.
Liverpool willing to sell Darwin
Nunez's sale could therefore bring in some very welcome transfer income for sporting director Richard Hughes to follow on from the departure of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich.
The striker is rated at around £70m - with the club having fielded bids from Saudi Arabia in January and Al-Hilal are again at the table this summer.
It is believed that Nunez favours a move to a European club but has already seen potential transfers to Atletico Madrid and Napoli disintegrate.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
a minute ago
- Yahoo
Sky Sports: Burnley ‘Reach Agreement' to Sign Chelsea Forward
Burnley Closing In On Chelsea Striker Broja Agreement According to Sky Sports News reporters Dharmesh Sheth and Adrian Kajumba, Burnley and Chelsea have reached a broad agreement on many aspects of a deal for Armando Broja. The 23-year-old Albania international appears to be edging closer to a move to Turf Moor, with talks continuing over the structure of the agreement. Personal terms are not expected to be an obstacle, with the player reportedly set to agree to a five-year contract. That length of deal shows Burnley's intent to build their Premier League future around young, promising talent. Ambition Shown In Early Transfer Window Moves Broja, who has battled for game time at Chelsea amid intense competition, has long been admired by a number of Premier League clubs. Burnley's emergence as the leading contender highlights their readiness to compete at the top level following promotion under Scott Parker. 'Personal terms on a five-year contract are not expected to be an issue,' Sky Sports News report, indicating the mutual interest between player and club is strong. Photo: IMAGO Such decisiveness in the market can send a message across the league, particularly when it comes to attracting players with top-flight experience. Player Profile And Potential Impact Broja's pace, power and direct style could provide Burnley with a much-needed focal point in attack. Standing at 6ft 3in, he offers a physical presence but also the technical quality to link play and exploit space in behind. Chelsea, meanwhile, may view this as a chance for the striker to flourish with regular minutes after a frustrating spell on the fringes at Stamford Bridge. For Burnley, this represents a strategic investment rather than a short-term gamble. Strong Foundations For Premier League Survival A player of Broja's profile fits with Parker's likely approach of organised defensive shape, quick transitions and aggressive pressing in advanced areas. Given Burnley's need for goals and top-level experience, this deal could be central to their survival hopes. Fans will be encouraged that the club is moving swiftly and ambitiously in the market. Securing a long-term commitment from a striker of Broja's calibre before the season begins could prove vital in ensuring Burnley remain competitive throughout the campaign. Our View – EPL Index Analysis As a Burnley supporter, this is the type of signing that makes you sit up and think, 'We really mean business this season.' Coming back into the Premier League under Scott Parker, the first thing we all wondered was how we would strengthen the squad to handle the step up in quality. Seeing us close in on a deal for Armando Broja is exactly the sort of move that gives hope. Broja has pace, strength and a hunger to prove himself after limited chances at Chelsea. You can see him fitting into our system, running at defenders, chasing down every lost cause and giving us that extra bite up front. We have been crying out for a striker who can stretch the game and take on defenders one-on-one, and Broja ticks those boxes. The five-year contract speaks volumes. It is not just a loan to survive, it is about building something sustainable. The thought of Broja linking up with our wide players and getting service into the box is exciting. If this deal gets done quickly, we can head into the season with momentum and belief.
Yahoo
31 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Jashari set for Milan medical tests in 24-48 hours
Ardon Jashari is expected in Italy tonight for a Milan medical over the next 24-48 hours after a deal was agreed with Club Brugge for a reported €34m plus add-ons, with significant tweaks to the format. The big breakthrough was reported yesterday evening and things progressed rapidly from there, with the Rossoneri agreeing to raise the fixed part of the fee compared to the add-ons. That means the ultimate cost of the operation remains circa €38m, but that the structure of the fee is changed. How Milan got the Jashari deal done BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – MAY 04: Ardon Jashari #30 of Club Brugge KV lifts the Croky Cup trophy after Club Brugge KV defeated RSC Anderlecht 2-1 in the Croky Cup Final at King Baudouin Stadium on May 04, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Alex Bierens) According to that means €34m fixed, plus €4m in add-ons, with payment spread out over four years rather than five. Jashari had signed off on the personal terms weeks ago, a five-year contract worth €2.5m per season and rising. BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Ardon Jashari of Club Brugge KV celebrates victory following the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Gewiss Stadium on February 18, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by) The player was crucial in getting this over the line by demanding a transfer to Milan, who he had supported since a childhood trip to San Siro, and rejecting more lucrative proposals from the likes of Neom. Now Club Brugge are releasing him to fly out and undergo the medical tests, so he is expected to arrive on Italian soil as early as this evening, undergoing the tests on Wednesday.
Forbes
34 minutes ago
- Forbes
‘NUTMEG!' Brings ‘Balatro'-Style Retro Football Manager To PC In 2026
Most football supporters of a certain age — those in their mid-30s and older — know the thrills of two things: collecting stickers, and losing years to football management games. NUTMEG!, landing on PC in 2026, promises a mixture of the two and elements of Balatro, so they can once again kiss goodbye to their free time. Developer Sumo Sheffield and publisher Secret Mode have pitched NUTMEG! as a card-based football management game that draws on the heady days of English league football from the 1980s and 1990s, long before the Premier League was even a thing — when you could park your car on the touchline, have a cigarette or five during the game, and don a replica of some of the most questionable kits in history. Who doesn't want WANG on their bright yellow shirt? NUTMEG! puts players in charge of a Fourth Division team, and you need to guide them through two decades of competition as you play for promotion to the top level, while securing legendary players before anyone realizes just how good they are. Success is a balancing act: management duties unsurprisingly include transfers, training, ticket pricing, and PR, but the meat on NUTMEG!'s bones is with its deck-building mechanics. Cards are earned through training and deployed in fast-paced, strategic battles at key moments on the pitch. Along the way, NUTMEG! promises to keep things exciting in the longer term, unlocking new teams, tactics, and abilities along the way. All the while, both die-hard football fans and newcomers alike will get the chance to relive the game's most iconic eras through classic kits. Who doesn't want PLEASURE ISLAND on their fever dream shirt? NUTMEG! also proudly follows in the footsteps of classic International Superstar Soccer games with its evident lack of licensing. All teams that aren't straightforward place names (e.g. Newcastle, Oxford) are a little more creative, meaning that Arsenal become Artillery, Nottingham Forest are Sherwood FC, Tottenham Hotspur transform into North London, and Everton are Mersey Blues. If anything, it gives it even more retro charm. This sideways glance at the soccer management sim may not arrive until next year, but fear not — Kevin Toms Football Star Manager, a faithful remake of the very first Football Manager game from 1982, lands on Steam in mid-August, and you'd better believe that I'll be taking Hartlepool United all the way to the top of the English football pyramid.
