Since his 2022 transfer from Benfica to Liverpool, Darwin Nunez has had an up-and-down spell at Anfield, showcasing flashes of brilliance but lacking consistency in front of goal. Although Saudi club Al-Nassr attempted to secure his services in January, Napoli are now reportedly leading the race to sign the striker in a deal worth around โฌ50 million (ยฃ43m/$58m).
With Nunezโs departure looking likely, manager Arne Slot is keen to bolster his attacking options. According to Correio da Manha, Liverpool plan to rival Arsenal for Viktor Gyokeres and have already contacted intermediaries to determine the exact cost of signing the 26-year-old, who is protected by a โฌ80 million (ยฃ68m/$93m) release clause.
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Gyokeres has informed Sporting CP of his desire to move on this summer after a prolific campaign that put him among Europeโs most lethal scorers. Arsenal were thought to be in pole position for his signature, but Liverpool have now stepped up their pursuit. Interestingly, the Swedish striker recently turned down the chance to reunite with his former Sporting boss Ruben Amorim at Manchester United and is now carefully weighing up his options for a new club.
