Liverpool received two bids from a club for a key player in the January transfer window, but no deal materialised.
Liverpool Focused on Merseyside Derby Amid Transfer Concerns
Liverpool are gearing up for a crucial Merseyside derby against Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday evening. With a six-point lead over second-place Arsenal, a win would extend their advantage to nine points, strengthening their grip at the top of the Premier League.
Arne Slot’s Impressive Start
Since Arne Slot took charge ahead of the 2024/25 season, things have mostly gone according to plan:
- Champions League: Topped their group in the new 36-team format, earning an automatic spot in the round of 16.
- Carabao Cup: Reached the final after a 4-1 aggregate win over Spurs in the semi-finals.
- FA Cup: Suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Plymouth in the fourth round, marking one of the few setbacks this season.
Contract Concerns Looming
While performances on the pitch have been strong, fans remain concerned about the contract situations of Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who are all set to become free agents at the end of the season.
Núñez Rejected Saudi Offers
In addition to these contract worries, another potential departure nearly materialized in January.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, via GiveMeSport, reports that Saudi club Al-Nassr made two bids for Darwin Núñez. However, Liverpool ultimately decided to reject the offers, keeping the Uruguayan striker at Anfield for the remainder of the season.
Looking Ahead
With a crucial title race, a Champions League knockout campaign, and a Carabao Cup final on the horizon, Liverpool’s squad stability will be key. However, the unresolved futures of key players and continued transfer interest could pose challenges as the season progresses.
Liverpool Rejected £62.5m Bid for Darwin Núñez from Al-Nassr
Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr made two official offers for Darwin Núñez, hoping to sign him as their new number 9 to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo under head coach Stefano Pioli.
Liverpool Turned Down £62.5m Offer
According to reports, the second bid was worth over €75m (£62.5m) plus add-ons, a similar figure to Jhon Durán’s transfer from Aston Villa to Al-Nassr.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that negotiations reached an advanced stage, but Liverpool ultimately rejected the offer. The club reportedly felt they did not have enough time to find a suitable replacement before the transfer window closed.
Núñez’s Liverpool Struggles
Since arriving at Anfield in June 2022 for a club-record £85m, Núñez has struggled to live up to expectations. This season, the 25-year-old striker has made 32 appearances, scoring six goals and providing five assists. However, he has often found himself behind Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, and Luis Díaz in Liverpool’s attacking hierarchy.
What’s Next for Núñez?
With Al-Nassr’s interest still alive, speculation over Núñez’s future is likely to continue into the summer transfer window. If Liverpool decide to cash in, they will need to identify a top-tier replacement before letting him leave.
