Nunez's time with Reds nears end - but no bids yet

Darwin Nunez’s Liverpool career looks set to come to an end this summer.

- By THEO SQUIRES

The Uruguayan struggled to establish himself under Arne Slot following the Dutchman's appointment as head coach last year.

While the striker made 47 appearances last season and helped the Reds win the Premier League, he started just 17 times with only eight coming in the English top-flight. Meanwhile, returning seven goals and five assists, he scored in only two matches in 2025 and started just once in the Premier League (against relegated Southampton) after the turn of the year.

Signed in a potential club-record deal worth up to £85m from Benfica in the summer of 2022, the striker has scored 40 goals from 143 appearances in his three seasons with the club.

But having also struggled for consistency under Slot’s predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool look set to call time on the 26-year-old’s Anfield career this summer.

Despite his misfiring fortunes on Merseyside, the Uruguayan has his suitors. Napoli, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan have all been frequently linked, while he has also attracted interest from Saudi Arabia.

Liverpool are yet to receive any concrete offers for Nunez. But it is believed interest has been declared to the player's representation, with The Athletic reporting that Napoli are expected to make an offer in due course and the striker said to be keen on the move.