Liverpool Plans €50M Darwin Nunez Exit Napoli Transfer

Darwin Núñez is poised to leave Liverpool this summer after falling out of favor under coach Arne Slot, who limited him to 17 starts last season. The Uruguayan striker, who joined Liverpool for a club-record £85 million in 2022, has given his initial approval to join Serie A champions Napoli, attracted by their project and manager Antonio Conte. However, the transfer hinges on financial negotiations, as Liverpool is demanding a fee around €50 million, while Napoli has offered approximately €42 million. Liverpool aims to recoup much of their initial investment to help offset their expensive summer signings, including Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez, the latter expected to join soon for £40 million. Additionally, Liverpool is exploring the possibility of leveraging Núñez's transfer to facilitate a swap deal for Napoli’s striker Victor Osimhen, who is keen on moving to the Premier League and could be an ideal fit for Liverpool's squad. While Saudi Arabian clubs have shown interest in Núñez, the player appears to favor a move to Napoli, with the final decision dependent on reaching agreeable terms between the clubs.