Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez has become one of the hottest names in the transfer market this summer, with Napoli and Atlético Madrid both preparing moves to sign the Uruguayan international. As Liverpool look to refresh their attacking line under new manager Arne Slot, Núñez could be one of the high-profile exits from Anfield.

The 24-year-old joined Liverpool from Benfica in 2022 for a club-record fee of £85 million but has had a mixed spell at the club, scoring 40 goals in 140 appearances. Despite flashes of brilliance and tireless work rate, consistency and finishing have remained concerns, prompting the Reds to consider reinforcements in the No.9 position.

Sources close to the club indicate Liverpool have set a price tag of around £42.5–47 million for Núñez, opening the door for serious negotiations. Atlético Madrid are particularly keen, with manager Diego Simeone identifying Núñez as a top target. The Spanish giants are reportedly weighing a structured offer—possibly a loan with a mandatory purchase clause based on appearances and goals scored.

Napoli, on the other hand, are preparing for a Champions League return and view Núñez as a potential long-term replacement for Victor Osimhen, who is also linked with a move away. The Italian side is ready to invest heavily in their forward line and sees Núñez’s mobility and European experience as major assets.

Although Saudi Pro League clubs have shown interest, Núñez is believed to prefer staying in Europe, ideally at a club competing regularly in the Champions League. For Liverpool, offloading Núñez could help fund the acquisition of a more clinical centre-forward, with several names already linked, including RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško and Brentford’s Ivan Toney.

With both Napoli and Atlético pushing for his signature, and Liverpool aiming to reshape their frontline, Darwin Núñez’s future looks set to be one of the key transfer sagas of the 2025 summer window.

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