Arne Slot has been urged to keep hold of Darwin Nunez as former Arsenal star Paul Merson believes the Liverpool striker can still come good.<\/p>\n
Liverpool<\/a> pushed the boat out when signing Nunez in summer 2022, paying Benfica an initial \u00a364million for him. The deal has the potential to rise to a whopping \u00a385m through bonuses.<\/p>\n Nunez<\/a> is the most expensive forward Liverpool have ever signed. He has earned cult status among Liverpool fans due to his brilliant work ethic and his ability to pop up with the odd winning goal, though it is fair to say he has also left supporters frustrated.<\/p>\n The Uruguayan has netted 40 goals in 138 appearances for Liverpool so far, which includes just seven strikes in 42 games this term.<\/p>\n Nunez has been guilty of missing some big chances in a Liverpool shirt and head coach Slot seems unsure on his ability.<\/p>\n Liverpool are open to selling the 25-year-old this summer, though Merson has warned that could be a mistake.<\/p>\n \u201cI know people have a go at Nunez, but if I was the manager of a football club I\u2019d be buying Nunez this summer,\u201d the pundit said on Sky Sports<\/a>. \u201cHe gives you something from the front, he defends\u2026<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s just a bit of confidence [to get him scoring]. I don\u2019t mind him.\u201d<\/p>\n When asked if he would be amazed to see Nunez still playing at Anfield next season, Merson added:\u00a0\u201cNot really, no I wouldn\u2019t. There\u2019s no way he\u2019ll be short of football clubs.<\/p>\n \u201cI think he\u2019s one of them, when he\u2019s not there they will miss him immensely.<\/p>\n \u201cHe comes on, I know he misses big chances. But it\u2019s the way he works for the team, he\u2019s a team player.<\/p>\n \u201cHe leads from the front which is the most important thing in football in my opinion. I think he will get a club.\u201d<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS\u00a0<\/strong>\ud83d\udd34<\/p>\n Confirmation arrives of the player Liverpool planned to sign had Mo Salah quit this summer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Liverpool man \u2018happy to join Everton\u2019 as big-name victim of Slot\u2019s first summer signing is named<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Liverpool to field offers for Darwin Nunez<\/strong><\/p>\n