Slot Could Replace Jota with Liverpool Teen Who’s a “Better Finisher Than Nunez”

Liverpool manager Arne Slot faces some tough decisions regarding his forward line this summer. While Mohamed Salah continues to produce at an elite level, other attackers like Diogo Jota have struggled with injuries and inconsistency this season.

Jota, now 28, has managed just 2 goals in 14 appearances in 2025. His declining output and ongoing fitness issues have led to speculation that Liverpool may look to move on from the Portuguese forward this summer.

If Jota does depart, Slot may not need to spend big on a replacement. Talented 19-year-old striker Jayden Danns has shown flashes of potential in limited first-team action over the past year.

Danns scored twice in an FA Cup match against Southampton last season and netted again versus Accrington Stanley in January. His clinical finishing has drawn praise, with one analyst even describing him as “a better finisher than Darwin Nunez.”

While injuries have hampered Danns’ development this season, Slot is known for giving opportunities to young talents. If Danns can impress in pre-season, he may be ready for an increased role in 2025/26.

With Jota potentially leaving and Darwin Nunez also linked with a move away, promoting Danns could allow Liverpool to invest transfer funds in other areas of the squad. The teenage striker appears to have the instincts and composure to succeed at the highest level.

Slot will have to weigh the risks of relying on such a young player against the potential rewards. But Danns’ natural goalscoring ability makes him an intriguing option as Liverpool look to refresh their attacking options this summer.