Liverpool in Search for New Striker as Nunez Faces Exit Rumors

According to reports, Liverpool is considering potential replacements for Darwin Nunez and is monitoring Europe’s top goalscorers this season.

Possible Summer Changes at Liverpool

Despite Liverpool’s strong performance in the Premier League and Champions League, discussions are focused on potential transfer activities in the upcoming summer window.

The contracts of key players Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk are nearing expiration, and contract renewals are still pending. The future of second-choice goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, who wants to leave, is uncertain, as is the situation with striker Darwin Nunez.

Darwin Nunez has faced public criticism from manager Arne Slot recently and is expected to leave Liverpool this summer, after joining from Benfica for a significant £84 million fee three years ago.

Since joining Liverpool, Nunez has scored 40 goals in 133 appearances, with his 40th goal being crucial in the recent victory against Southampton, where he scored the equalizer and won a penalty.

Liverpool is reportedly considering several players as Nunez’s replacement, including Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matheus Cunha, and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko. It’s been reported that Liverpool has already initiated contact regarding Benjamin Sesko.

Liverpool Interested in Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui

Another striker on Liverpool’s list is Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui. The 25-year-old Italian international is currently the top scorer in Serie A this season, with 21 goals in 25 games for Atalanta and an additional three goals in the Champions League.

His impressive goal tally places him high in the European Golden Shoe race, alongside Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, with whom he shares similar playing characteristics.

Liverpool is reportedly gathering information on Retegui as a possible summer signing, as manager Slot is determined to strengthen the center-forward position for his second season.

Mateo Retegui, who joined Atalanta last summer from Genoa, has received high praise from Italy’s national team coach Luciano Spalletti, becoming a regular player for Italy since 2023.

Spalletti described Retegui as a very serious player, highlighting his lethal finishing inside the penalty box and his improved teamwork, predicting a bright future for him as a top player.