Transfer Turmoil at Liverpool as Manchester United Hijack Sparks Internal Tensions
Liverpool’s summer transfer plans are facing a sudden crisis as internal tensions and an unexpected move from Manchester United threaten to derail the club’s carefully mapped strategy.
According to multiple sources, striker Darwin Núñez recently clashed with new head coach Arne Slot over his limited playing time — a heated exchange that has cast fresh doubt over the Uruguayan’s long-term future at Anfield.
But that issue has quickly been overshadowed by an even more explosive development.
Reports now claim that Manchester United have made direct contact with the representatives of Liverpool’s top transfer target, blindsiding the Merseyside club and igniting a full-blown transfer war between English football’s fiercest rivals.
The unnamed player, valued at over £70 million, had been earmarked by Slot as the centerpiece of Liverpool’s new attacking setup — a direct response to the attacking void left by outgoing stars. Talks had reportedly progressed well, with confidence growing that the deal was nearing completion.
However, United’s sudden and aggressive approach has thrown the deal into chaos, just days after Liverpool entered what were believed to be advanced negotiations.
Insiders suggest this isn’t just a typical transfer battle — it’s a calculated statement from Erik ten Hag, determined to reassert United’s presence in the market and challenge Liverpool’s momentum under Slot.
“This is exactly the kind of disruption we feared,” a source close to Liverpool told reporters. “Months of planning could unravel if we lose this signing now.”
The reaction among Liverpool supporters has been swift and furious, with social media erupting in frustration. Fans have accused United of deliberately sabotaging Liverpool’s summer rebuild, stoking even more animosity between the rival fanbases.
Meanwhile, United fans are celebrating the audacity of the move, seeing it as a clear signal of ambition after years of inconsistent recruitment.
What began as a routine chase for a marquee forward has now turned into a symbolic power struggle — one that could reshape both clubs ahead of the new season.
