{"id":252984,"date":"2025-07-10T08:22:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T08:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/252984\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T08:22:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T08:22:09","slug":"liverpool-transfer-news-luis-diaz-to-issue-ultimatum-as-darwin-nunez-price-tag-named","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/252984\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool transfer news: Luis Diaz to issue ultimatum as Darwin Nunez price tag named"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool stars Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez have both been linked with moves away during the summer transfer window but it appears that the Reds have differing stances on the pair<\/p>\n<p>05:00, 10 Jul 2025Updated 09:02, 10 Jul 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_GettyImages-2181381083.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Darwin Nunez of Liverpool is embraced by Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 27, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>There could be several departures from Anfield(Image: Shaun Botterill\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Liverpool have returned for pre-season training as they bid to defend the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League<\/a> title. The Reds were back at the AXA Training Centre in Kirkby on Tuesday, with three new signings on board.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/florian-wirtz\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Florian Wirtz<\/a>, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong have been signed for a combined \u00a3185million, with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> looking to strike while the iron is hot after being crowned champions of England. More deals are in the pipeline but departures could be just as significant before the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/summer-transfer-window\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">summer transfer window<\/a> closes on Monday, September 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Anfield was rocked last week by the passing of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/diogo-jota\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Diogo Jota<\/a>. The Reds forward was <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/breaking-liverpool-diogo-jota-dead-35491896\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"killed aged 28 in a car crash alongside his brotherLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">killed aged 28 in a car crash alongside his brother<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">His funeral <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/diogo-jota-funeral-live-updates-35505263\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"took place over the weekendLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">took place over the weekend<\/a>, with members of Liverpool&#8217;s squad and manager <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/arne-slot\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Arne Slot<\/a> in attendance. Sunday&#8217;s pre-season friendly away to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/preston-north-end-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Preston North End<\/a> had been in doubt <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/liverpool-first-match-diogo-jotas-35527215\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"but the match will go aheadLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">but the match will go ahead<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Here&#8217;s a round-up of the lates transfer news from Anfield.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/premier-league-liverpool-arsenal-mufc-35528054\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League reveal TV fixture changes including Liverpool, Arsenal and Man Utd<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/arne-slot-wife-diogo-jota-35523363\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arne Slot and wife&#8217;s heartbreaking message to Diogo Jota at Liverpool tribute<\/a>Diaz to issue ultimatum<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/luis-diaz\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Luis Diaz<\/a> is reportedly set to give Liverpool an ultimatum over his future. Colombian Diaz has been heavily linked with a move to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/fc-barcelona\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcelona<\/a> while <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/bayern-munich\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Bayern Munich<\/a> recently had an approached rebuffed by Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Reds don&#8217;t want to sell the 28-year-old winger, whose current deal expires in 2027. A <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Jv0MfyUAz0&amp;list=PLDJqNsa2csZGwmTgqROjyupCBuw3iDebP\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"report from ColombiaLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">report from Colombia<\/a> explains that Diaz will tell Liverpool to either hand him a new contract or sell him to either Barca or Bayern.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Should Liverpool give Luis Diaz a new contract or sell him to Barcelona? Have your say in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/liverpool-luis-diaz-darwin-nunez-35529602#comments-section\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"comments sectionLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">comments section<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_GettyImages-2212251713.jpg\" alt=\"LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: (SUN OUT, SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Luis Diaz of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield on April 27, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC\/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Luis Diaz is wanted by both Barcelona and Bayern Munich(Image: Liverpool FC\/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Nunez price tag named<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Liverpool would be willing to take a \u00a315m loss on striker <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/darwin-nunez\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Darwin Nunez<\/a>, it&#8217;s been claimed. Nunez, 26, joined the Reds from <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/benfica\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Benfica<\/a> in 2022 for a \u00a385m but has failed to live up to his price tag.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">That&#8217;s not stopped <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/napoli\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Napoli<\/a> from being interested, though, with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis said to be personally overseeing negotiations for the Uruguayan. Italian outlet <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corrieredellosport.it\/news\/calcio\/calcio-mercato\/napoli\/2025\/07\/02-141749174\/napoli_all_assalto_di_nuez_e_lucca_ecco_la_strategia_di_de_laurentiis\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Corriere dello SportLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Corriere dello Sport<\/a> report that Liverpool have slapped a \u00a370m asking price on Nunez which Napoli aren&#8217;t prepared to pay as things stand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Read the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/liverpool-transfer-darwin-nunez-napoli-35524140\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"full story on NunezLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">full story on Nunez<\/a> here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_GettyImages-2187578186.jpg\" alt=\"LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Darwin Nunez of Liverpool reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024\/25 League Phase MD5 match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Anfield on November 27, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Joe Prior\/Visionhaus via Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Darwin Nunez is a target for Napoli but has been deemed too expensive(Image: Joe Prior\/Visionhaus via Getty Images)Branthwaite&#8217;s release clause emerges<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Rumoured Liverpool target Jarrad Branthwaite will be available for more than \u00a370m next summer via a release clause. Despite being an <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/everton-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Everton<\/a> player, Branthwaite has been linked with a sensational move to Anfield over the past couple of years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The 23-year-old centre-back recently signed a new contract with the Toffees which runs until the summer of 2030. But according to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-14885401\/Transfer-Confidential-news-Kudus-Nwaneri-Elanga-Tottenham-Arsenal-Forest-Liverpool.html\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">the Mail<\/a>, an exit clause was inserted into his deal, as Branthwaite wants to play <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/champions-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Champions League<\/a> football in the near future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/KLOUWbmSQd86jj7ZbbVOHa\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Join our new WhatsApp communityLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Mirror Football<\/strong> content. 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