Frank Christian
Fans of Liverpool are eagerly anticipating the arrival of new players this summer, despite the understated comments from Arne Slot.
Slot has emphasized that his focus will be on acquiring talent that can bring a new dynamic to his Premier League champion team.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold potentially transferring to Real Madrid, Slot is likely to target a new right-back to partner with Conor Bradley.
A deal for Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen is nearing completion, but the team may see more departures than new faces as Slot reconfigures the squad for the 2025/26 season.
Backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is also rumored to be on the move, attracting interest from five rival EPL teams, along with speculation surrounding the exits of Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, and Ibrahima Konate.
Additionally, Darwin Nunez might be put on the market after a mixed season under Slot’s management.
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Darwin Nunez’s Contract, Transfer Value, and Performance Stats
Nunez has divided opinions among Liverpool supporters since his 2022 transfer from Benfica, having scored only 40 goals in all competitions over three seasons at Anfield.
During the 2024/25 season, his goal count has significantly dropped, hitting just seven goals compared to 18 last season and 15 in the 2022/23 campaign.
Slot remains skeptical about his future, and with Nunez’s contract lasting until 2028, the management will need to find a mutually agreeable resolution.
This may involve accepting a loss on the £75m [$100m] they’ve invested in him, with a new estimated value around £45m [$65m].
There are reports of Benfica considering a reunion with him, alongside ongoing connections to Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid.
Furthermore, according to Italian source Calciomercato.com, Serie A contenders Napoli have approached Nunez’s agents regarding a possible arrangement for the 25-year-old.
While Napoli has made free agent Jonathan David their top priority, they face considerable competition following his departure from Lille, but Nunez remains on their list at the mentioned price.
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