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Scottish Sun
an hour ago
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- Scottish Sun
Liverpool ‘saved £13MILLION' by not giving Nunez final Premier League start with striker not record signing after all
Liverpool's genius move continues to cast doubt on Darwin Nunez's future at Anfield NUN OF THAT Liverpool 'saved £13MILLION' by not giving Nunez final Premier League start with striker not record signing after all LIVERPOOL saved a whopping £13MILLION thanks to a genius business decision regarding Darwin Nunez. Nunez, 25, joined the Reds from Benfica in 2022 following a huge deal that was expected to reach a club record £84million due to a series of clauses involved. Advertisement 3 Liverpool saved £13m on Darwin Nunez after not starting him in the final Premier League match 3 Nunez is no longer Liverpool's most expensive signing According to A Bola, however, that price will never be met after manager Arne Slot opted against starting the striker in the Merseysiders' final match of the season. Liverpool drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Anfield two weeks ago - on the same day they lifted the title in front of the Kop. And Slot decided to bench Nunez in favour of Luis Diaz, who played as a false nine against Palace. A Bola report Benfica won't be receiving one of the clause payments which were agreed three years ago. Advertisement The Portuguese giants were set for a major cash windfall worth £13m that would have been triggered if the Uruguay international had started just one more Premier League or Champions League game. However, the centre-forward instead came on as a second-half substitute against the Eagles. Ultimately, Nunez cost the Premier League champions a total of £71m. That means the Uruguayan is no longer Liverpool's most expensive signing of all time. Advertisement BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS That honour returns to captain Virgil van Dijk, who cost a staggering £75m in 2018 following his move from Southampton. Nunez has so far failed to live up to expectations at Anfield as he has only managed a total of 40 goals and 26 assists in 143 appearances since his arrival three years ago. Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks down in tears and kisses badge as he gets emotional send-off from Liverpool fans The forward registered seven goals and seven assists in 47 appearances across all competitions this season. Advertisement This continues to cast doubt over his future at Liverpool, even though his contract runs out in 2028.
The Irish Sun
an hour ago
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- The Irish Sun
Liverpool ‘saved £13MILLION' by not giving Nunez final Premier League start with striker not record signing after all
LIVERPOOL saved a whopping £13MILLION thanks to a genius business decision regarding Darwin Nunez. Advertisement 3 Liverpool saved £13m on Darwin Nunez after not starting him in the final Premier League match 3 Nunez is no longer Liverpool's most expensive signing According to A Bola, however, that price will never be met after manager Liverpool And Slot decided to bench Nunez in favour of Luis Diaz, who played as a false nine against Palace. A Bola report Advertisement Read More on Football The Portuguese giants were set for a major cash windfall worth £13 m that would have been triggered if the Uruguay international had started just one more Premier League or Champions League game. However, the centre-forward instead came on as a second-half substitute against the Eagles. Ultimately, Nunez cost the Premier League champions a total of £71m. That means the Uruguayan is no longer Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS That honour returns to captain Virgil van Dijk, who cost a staggering £75m in 2018 following his move from Southampton. Nunez has so far failed to live up to expectations at Anfield as he has only managed a total of 40 goals and 26 assists in 143 appearances since his arrival three years ago. Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks down in tears and kisses badge as he gets emotional send-off from Liverpool fans The forward registered seven goals and seven assists in 47 appearances across all competitions this season. Advertisement This continues to cast doubt over his future at Liverpool, even though his contract runs out in 2028. 3
The Sun
an hour ago
- Business
- The Sun
Liverpool ‘saved £13MILLION' by not giving Nunez final Premier League start with striker not record signing after all
LIVERPOOL saved a whopping £13MILLION thanks to a genius business decision regarding Darwin Nunez. Nunez, 25, joined the Reds from Benfica in 2022 following a huge deal that was expected to reach a club record £84million due to a series of clauses involved. 2 2 According to A Bola, however, that price will never be met after manager Arne Slot opted against starting the striker in the Merseysiders' final match of the season. Liverpool drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Anfield two weeks ago - on the same day they lifted the title in front of the Kop. And Slot decided to bench Nunez in favour of Luis Diaz, who played as a false nine against Palace. A Bola report Benfica won't be receiving one of the clause payments which were agreed three years ago. The Portuguese giants were set for a major cash windfall worth £13m that would have been triggered if the Uruguay international had started just one more Premier League or Champions League game. However, the centre-forward instead came on as a second-half substitute against the Eagles. Ultimately, Nunez cost the Premier League champions a total of £71m. That means the Uruguayan is no longer Liverpool 's most expensive signing of all time. That honour returns to captain Virgil van Dijk, who cost a staggering £75m in 2018 following his move from Southampton. Nunez has so far failed to live up to expectations at Anfield as he has only managed a total of 40 goals and 26 assists in 143 appearances since his arrival three years ago. Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks down in tears and kisses badge as he gets emotional send-off from Liverpool fans The forward registered seven goals and seven assists in 47 appearances across all competitions this season. This continues to cast doubt over his future at Liverpool, even though his contract runs out in 2028.
BBC News
9 hours ago
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- BBC News
Will there be any departures at Anfield?
BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel has been answering your questions on the summer transfer asked: Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez look inbound, but what about exits at Liverpool? Any insight into who may be leaving Anfield this summer?Sami answered: One name to keep an eye on is Ibrahima Konate. He is in talks over a new contract, but his existing deal expires at the end of next season. If an agreement can't be reached it will be interesting to see if Liverpool consider offers for the France international to avoid losing him for nothing in St-Germain and Al-Hilal are the clubs I've heard who have an interest in happens with him could impact how Liverpool approach the futures of fellow centre-backs Jarell Quansah and Joe Gomez, who have Premier League interest. Elsewhere, Darwin Nunez could leave, with his departure expected to pave the way for a new back at the Q&A here
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Liverpool have to sign SPECIAL £55m forward at all costs
As is the situation with most other clubs, Liverpool are in the market for a new striker. Finding the best deal, while managing the risks you're willing to take on players who might have more potential than a track-record to believe in, is going to be essential this summer. Advertisement It seems that Atletico Madrid are in no mood to consider a deal for Julian Alvarez, although Liverpool's trump card in Darwin Nunez might be enough to tempt them in potential negotiations. Alexander Isak at Newcastle, on the other hand, looks to be a definite no-go, now that the Magpies have secured a return to Champions League football. He's pretty much untouchable now. So that leaves us with Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko for £92m, Victor Osimhen at Napoli - currently loaned at Galatasaray - for £63m and Hugo Ekitike at Eintracht Frankfurt for around £80m, per the intel from Lyall Thomas at Sky Sports News, although there is a massive name left off that list. Viktor Gyokeres - the striker Liverpool NEED to sign Signing a striker this summer is paramount, and everyone knows we're one of the main clubs that are after a new talisman. Now that clubs are aware of the demand, all the prices have skyrocketed. Advertisement Arsenal are most interested in Sesko and from a personal standpoint, £92m is miles too high and asking price for the 22-year-old Slovakian, who has 27 goals in 64 Bundesliga appearances - a goal return like that in the Premier League would struggle to surpass the efforts Kai Havertz. Ekitike, on the other hand, is one of the Reds' highest priority targets, although Chelsea are interested in the 22-year-old Frenchman as well. The main problem with him, however, is that this has been his breakout season. Beyond his 22 goals and 12 assists in this campaign, he has a total of 32 goal contributions in his four other professional seasons combined. And then we have Osimhen, who was sent to Galatasaray on loan because his ego caused him all sorts of trouble at Napoli. The 26-year-old Nigerian has been prolific in front of goal, and his asking price is reasonable - the only qualm is his attitude. Liverpool purposefully ignore big personalities. So, in my opinion, the only realistic option is Viktor Gyokeres, and that is not to say that he is the least preferred. In fact, his situation is the opposite. He's the most tantalising option in Europe. At 26 years old, he is an experienced No. 9 who's only just approaching the prime years of his career. Advertisement This season alone, he has scored 52 goals and delivered 12 assists - a truly frightening amount. This follows a 48 goal contribution season in his first year at Sporting and across his two years spent playing for Coventry in the Championship he made 38 goals and 17 assists in 94 appearances. Of course, the fact that his explosion of form has come in Portugal is a concern, Liverpool's last endeavour in the country for Darwin Nunez didn't work out as many would have hoped. But given Gyokeres has experienced English football before, although obviously not the Premier League, it seems reasonable to suggest that he would his potential move would work out differently. His release clause of £55m makes him a bargain and there would be no difficulty with negotiations if sporting gave the green light for him to move. His asking price is set and it would guarantee him. Advertisement As such, 64 goal contributions in a season is too good to ignore in my mind, and his price tag would allow the Reds to fill the position while still having the freedom to spend money in other positions. His attitude is one of working incredibly hard and delivering whenever his team needs to rely on him and there is likely no one else like him who could offer you the guarantee of attacking returns. Imagine the scene, Cody Gakpo is running down the left, Mohamed Salah is being marked by half of the opposition's defenders and Florian Wirtz is putting endless through balls into his feet to finish off. Prolific goalscoring is what Liverpool fans are dreaming of from their striker. Gyokeres embodies that.
