🔥 Napoli Step Up Pursuit of Darwin Núñez as Liverpool Signal Openness to Deal
Serie A champions Napoli are intensifying their interest in Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez, with reports from Football Italia suggesting the Italian club is preparing a move this summer.
Under the leadership of newly appointed manager Antonio Conte, Napoli are eager to reinforce their attacking options following their Scudetto triumph. Núñez, seen as a dynamic and versatile forward, has emerged as a prime target.
Liverpool, for their part, are said to be open to letting Núñez leave, especially if the right offer comes in. The striker has had an inconsistent spell at Anfield, and with Arne Slot now taking over as manager, a reshuffle in the forward line could be on the cards.
As Napoli “turn up the heat” in negotiations, all eyes are on whether Liverpool will receive a formal bid — and if Núñez will be tempted by a move to Italy after two rollercoaster seasons in the Premier League.
🔄 Darwin Núñez Transfer Update: Napoli, Liverpool, and the €70M Decision
Napoli are stepping up their search for a new striker and have identified Darwin Núñez as a top target alongside Lorenzo Lucca (Udinese) and Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United), according to Football Italia.
New boss Antonio Conte is eager to reduce the team’s dependence on Romelu Lukaku, and bringing in a dynamic forward is high on the agenda. Núñez, currently out of favour at Liverpool, fits the profile — but his transfer won’t come cheap.
💰 Liverpool’s Stance
Liverpool are open to selling Núñez, whose contract runs until 2028, but they’ve placed a €70 million valuation on the former Benfica forward. While clubs in Saudi Arabia, like Al-Hilal, are also circling, Núñez reportedly prefers to remain in top-level European competition, which gives Napoli an edge.
The Reds no longer see Núñez as part of their long-term plans under new manager Arne Slot. Selling him is viewed as an essential step to generate funds for Liverpool’s summer rebuild, especially after the major financial outlay on Florian Wirtz.
🔍 Who’s Next for Liverpool?
Liverpool have already started planning for life after Núñez. At a recent internal meeting, club officials reportedly discussed potential replacements, including:
- Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
- Julián Álvarez (Atletico Madrid – likely a reporting error, as Álvarez plays for Manchester City)
Their next transfer move — post-Wirtz — is said to be already decided and described by insiders as “a big one.”
