Liverpool are reportedly unlikely to allow Darwin Nunez leave in the January transfer window without signing a replacement.
According to LiverpoolFC, the Uruguayan is attracting interest from AC Milan as they look to bolster their attacking prowess in the winter window.
The 25-year-old has struggled in his third season with the Reds, scoring only four goals in all competitions. Nunez was signed from Benfica in 2022 for an initial sum of £64 million ($79.3 million), which may increase to a club-record £85 million ($105 million).
Nunez’s career at Anfield hasn’t taken off as planned, despite the great expectations under Jurgen Klopp and then Arne Slot. He is therefore expected to go during the January transfer window, with AC Milan expressing the most interest.
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However, the Italian team are yet to formally contact Liverpool about a possible deal for Nunez. According to Italian reports, Milan were preparing a proposal for the striker, who is now ranked lower at Liverpool behind Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz.
The proposed agreement called for a six-month loan with a summer purchase obligation of £41.5 million ($51.4 million). However, Milan’s plans may have changed since their recent managerial change.
Nunez will join a number of other strikers hoping to revitalize their careers at the San Siro if the move is approved. Chelsea misfit, Tammy Abraham joined Alvaro Morata at AC Milan on a temporary basis after moving from Roma this season.
Luka Jovic is also present, having made a high-profile move to Real Madrid in 2019.
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