Fenerbahce wants Liverpool star Darwin Nunez as Jose Mourinho plans to replace ageing Edin Dzeko during the summer transfer window. Nunez has struggled to establish himself as a first-choice number nine under Arne Slot this season despite Diogo Jota’s struggles.
Slot has used Jota as the first-choice central forward despite his struggles with form and nagging injuries throughout this season. In Jota’s absence, the Dutch coach used Luis Diaz as the make-shift number nine aside from the struggling Uruguayan international.
The 25-year-old has continued to work hard for the team despite his struggles in front of the goal this season. However, Liverpool cannot afford to have multiple forwards who are limited in some aspect, irrespective of the reasons behind them.
Liverpool star Darwin Nunez has failed to establish himself under the new head coach Arne Slot.
Liverpool star Darwin Nunez has failed to establish himself under the new head coach Arne Slot.
Nunez has seven goals and seven assists from 40 appearances for the Reds in all competitions so far this season. Despite his struggles, the fanbase has continuously backed the Uruguayan but three seasons of the same issues are testing them.
According to the Turkish outlet Aksam, Fenerbahce are willing to put a €30m package in front of Liverpool for Nunez as Mourinho seeks a replacement for his ageing forward Edin Dzeko during the summer. Nunez’s directness could suit the tactical approach that Mourinho implements and a new environment would benefit him.
Rest assured, the likelihood of the Uruguayan’s time at Liverpool ending this summer is very high. However, the Reds would demand a much higher fee than the one that the Turkish media are reporting.
Given the age and quality that Nunez possesses, the Uruguayan will have plenty of suitors willing to add him. A mutually beneficial deal for all parties involved is the only way for Nunez to leave Liverpool.
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There is no doubt that the 25-year-old could still fulfil his immense potential and score plenty of goals elsewhere. Many argue that the English environment and the communication barrier due to the difference in language is a big factor.