Newcastle United Sets Sights on Liverpool Stars, Darwin Nunez Left Out of Plans
In a shocking turn of events, Newcastle United is reportedly eyeing a summer swoop on Liverpool, with a staggering transfer budget of over €110 million set aside for potential signings. However, amidst the transfer buzz, Darwin Nunez seems to have been left out of the Magpies’ plans, dealing a significant blow to the Uruguayan striker.
Nunez, who has had a challenging season at Anfield with only seven goals to his name across all competitions, is facing an uncertain future under Arne Slot at Liverpool. Reports suggest that the club may be willing to offload the 25-year-old if the right offer comes along, leaving Nunez’s future hanging in the balance.
Despite previous speculations linking Nunez with a move to Newcastle, the club has shifted its focus towards Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and Harvey Elliott. Eddie Howe, the manager of Newcastle United, is reportedly a huge admirer of both Jota and Elliott, fueling the Magpies’ pursuit of the talented duo as part of their summer squad overhaul.
While there were talks of a potential swap deal involving Alexander Isak, Liverpool’s interest in the Swedish striker, Newcastle remains adamant about retaining Isak. This stance has led to negotiations revolving around securing Jota and Elliott without involving Isak in the deal.
The possibility of Newcastle securing Jota and Elliott may be further bolstered by Liverpool’s openness to selling the duo, as they were identified in a list of potential summer departures alongside other players like Caoimhin Kelleher, Wataru Endo, and Federico Chiesa.
As Liverpool looks to reshape its attacking lineup, Nunez’s name was notably absent from the list of potential exits, leaving his future at the club uncertain. However, one thing is for sure – Newcastle United is not in the running to snatch Nunez from Liverpool’s grasp.
With the summer transfer window looming, the football world eagerly anticipates the outcome of Newcastle’s pursuit of Jota and Elliott, while Nunez faces an uncertain future at Anfield.