Liverpool transfer news: Could Hugo Ekitike arrival reshape Darwin Nunez’s future?

Liverpool are persevering with to bolster their attacking choices in the course of the present switch window and are near finishing one other addition. Hugo Ekitike has departed Eintracht Frankfurt to change into the most recent arrival at Anfield, becoming a member of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez in Arne Slot’s new-look squad.

The 23-year-old French ahead strengthens an already stacked offensive division that features Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez — at the least for now.

Darwin Nunez stays in the marketplace

In keeping with journalist Fabrizio Romano, Ekitike will value the Reds greater than €90m (round £76.1m), with the overall doubtlessly rising to €95m (£80.3m) with add-ons.

Liverpool had additionally beforehand proven curiosity in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, though the Magpies reportedly demanded over €100m (£84.5m). As a part of their technique to steadiness the books, Liverpool are believed to be open to promoting Darwin Nunez, as reported by The Athletic.

That place is alleged to stay unchanged regardless of the comparatively decrease payment paid for Ekitike.

Nunez has been linked with Al-Hilal and Napoli this summer season, and The Athletic report means that negotiations over a switch are anticipated to progress quickly. A transfer would assist elevate funds and may be seen as a pure step given the Uruguayan’s inconsistency.

Signed from Benfica in January 2022 for €75m (round £63.4m), Nunez was introduced in below Jurgen Klopp as a long-term successor to Roberto Firmino. Nevertheless, the 25-year-old has struggled to completely persuade, scoring 40 objectives and registering 26 assists in 143 appearances. His present market worth is considered round €45m (£38m).

Liverpool ‘reject bid’ for Luis Diaz

One other doable departure could possibly be Luis Diaz. Barcelona and Bayern Munich are stated to have an interest, and the Colombian winger has reportedly knowledgeable Liverpool that he’s open to a brand new problem. Nevertheless, the Reds turned down a €67.5m (£57m) provide from Bayern and have insisted they need to maintain him.

Following the arrival of Ekitike, Liverpool have now spent over €303m (roughly £256m) in the course of the present window. The membership hope their heavy funding will bear fruit, with the previous Frankfurt man reportedly solely eager about becoming a member of Liverpool regardless of curiosity from elsewhere.

Ekitike indicators a contract operating till June 2031 after scoring 26 objectives and offering 14 assists in 64 video games for the German facet.

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