Liverpool boss Arne Slot can replace Darwin Nunez without spending a penny

boss might not need to spend millions of pounds on a replacement for , who has struggled to fulfil his potential since moving to Anfield two years ago.His lack of clinical finishing in front of goal means he cannot be relied upon to deliver on a weekly basis. It has led to speculation that could look to replace him with a different player in the not-too-distant future.As a result, a number of potential targets have been linked with the Reds over the last few weeks. Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, and Nurnberg teenager Stefanos Tzimas are just two of the standout names. might be able to replace Nunez without spending a single penny, though. Jayden Danns has shown plenty of promise when called upon and could be a natural fit if he can develop well over the coming months.

Danns scored his third goal for in their FA Cup victory over Accrington on the weekend, showing that he is capable of adapting to first-team football. He was due to go out on loan in the summer but was prevented from doing so after an injury setback.A temporary move for the second half of the campaign would be the next logical step, allowing Danns to hone his skills against established pros before returning to Anfield in the summer.The 18-year-old would then be able to rotate with Diogo Jota next season, especially if Nunez leaves between now and then. In any case, it seems clear that Danns has the potential to shine for if he keeps developing on the same trajectory.He was hailed by Slot after the final whistle against Accrington, with the Reds manager explaining that his mental outlook will stand him in good stead to achieve great things.

“What I like most about him and most of the academy players is the mentality they have,” said Slot. “That is a big compliment to him and definitely a big compliment to our youth academy.”If you are a youngster and come to the first team, sometimes you’re used in a way you might not expect. Although it is common in football, you’re playing with the other team that has to copy sometimes the team we face over here.”Sometimes you’re in a different position. He is a striker, but if we play 11-vs-11 and I make the choice to play Jota and on the other side, Darwin is playing as a nine so he has to play as an 11 or a six or whatever position we need him.”But he will, like all of the other academy players, give all he has. If that is your mentality, you can reach it and definitely get the most of your potential and that’s what is going to happen with him.”