Liverpool’s Summer Shake-Up: Nunez and Jota on the Chopping Block

As Liverpool chase the Premier League title under new manager Arne Slot, major changes are looming for the squad this summer. While Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future dominates headlines, he’s not the only player potentially on the way out.

Darwin Nunez has struggled to live up to his £85 million price tag since arriving in 2022. With just 40 goals in 136 appearances and a staggering 53 big chances missed in the Premier League, the Uruguayan striker seems destined for an exit after nearly joining Al-Nassr in January.

However, Nunez isn’t the only forward facing an uncertain future at Anfield. Diogo Jota, typically a clinical finisher, has endured a miserable run of form recently. The Portuguese international has now gone 11 matches without scoring in all competitions.

Jota’s £140,000 weekly wages have cost Liverpool over £30 million since his £45 million transfer from Wolves in 2020. While he’s been a key player in recent seasons, his declining output makes that salary difficult to justify.

Recent reports suggest both Nunez and Jota have been made available for transfer by Liverpool’s owners FSG. Selling the pair would free up significant funds and squad space for Slot to reshape the attack with fresh signings.

As Liverpool enter a new era under Slot, parting ways with underperforming attackers like Nunez and Jota could be necessary to take the next step forward. The club will likely look to bring in more clinical finishers who can complement Mohamed Salah and propel Liverpool’s project to even greater heights.