That\u2019s a significant development, especially considering how advanced some of the Nunez speculation has become over recent weeks<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old cost us \u00a364m in 2022, potentially rising to \u00a385m, but scored just five Premier League goals last season.<\/p>\n There\u2019s long been a feeling that our boss doesn\u2019t fully trust him, with reports that we actively avoided triggering a \u00a35m appearance clause during the title run-in<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lucca over Nunez changes Liverpool\u2019s summer plans Napoli\u2019s interest in Lucca has been reported on Football Italia<\/a>, a 6ft 7in Italian striker who scored 14 goals for Udinese last season, could completely reshape the market for our current No.9.<\/p>\n Should the Serie A club pursue Lucca instead, Liverpool\u2019s ability to sell Darwin at a high price may become more complicated.<\/p>\n There have already been whispers of a possible swap deal involving Federico Chiesa and Victor Osimhen (via TEAMtalk<\/a>) but if the Italians go cold on Darwin altogether, such scenarios may fall away entirely.<\/p>\n That could also mean we need to work harder to generate funds if we want to pursue high-end striker targets like Alexander Isak or Hugo Ekitike, both of whom have been admired.<\/p>\n Liverpool have already signed Florian Wirtz to add firepower in midfield, which could reduce the need for a direct replacement should Darwin stay.<\/p>\n However, that situation could increase uncertainty for others like Luis Diaz, whose minutes may be cut if we add another attacker.<\/p>\n As always, much could hinge on how Arne Slot sees the balance of the squad going into his second season.<\/p>\n Moretto\u2019s update, posted to X, adds further weight to the feeling that our transfer business this summer could yet hold a few surprises.<\/p>\n And with Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong already in the door, a quiet resolution to the Darwin saga might allow us to shift focus elsewhere.<\/p>\n You can view the Nunez update via @MatteMoretto<\/a> on X:<\/strong><\/p>\n Lucca<\/p>\n \u2014 Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) June 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n![\"Liverpool](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nunez-training.jpg\")
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