Darwin Nunez could leave Liverpool with his struggles in front of goal continuing (Image: Getty)
Arne Slot’s patience with the misfiring looks at an end with now linked with a £79million striker. The Uruguayan has struck just four goals in 23 club appearances this season, and is struggling for a regular starting place under his Dutch boss.
Despite receiving praise for his work rate and movement, Nunez has received stinging criticism for his lack of finishing ability.
Since arriving at Anfield from Benfica in the summer of 2022, he’s struck just 27 times in 118 games, sparking speculation of an exit in January or next summer.
And rumours are likely to now ramp up further with Sky Germany reporting the Reds are chasing Randal Kolo Muani. The 26-year-old is also struggling for his best form since his £79m switch from Eintracht Frankfurt in September 2023, with the Ligue 1 champions now said to be willing to offload him on a loan-to-buy deal.
That would suit , who have reportedly registered their interest. It would allow Slot to bolster his squad for the second-half of the season as his team look to maintain their pace in the title race.
It would also give them the opportunity to sell Nunez, who reportedly earns wages of £140,000-per-week. The 25-year-old is also contracted until 2028, meaning they would still be able to command a sizeable fee to help fund a move for Kolo Muani.
Randal Kolo Muani has been linked with a move to Anfield. (Image: Getty)
The French international, who has also been linked with RB Leipzig, struck nine times for the Parisians after his move last season. But this time around he has just two goals and a single assist in 10 appearances, and manager Luis Enrique has seemingly seen enough.
Coming to would also give him a chance to rewrite his career narrative. Kolo Mani’s career remains tagged by his last-gasp miss in the final in Qatar, when his country were locked at 3-3 against Argentina.
The Nantes product went clean through on goal but was denied by a superb stop with his legs by Emiliano Martinez. It was later billed as the ‘Save of the Century’, with Kolo Muani later opening up on his harrowing moment.
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“I could have lobbed him, I could have given the ball to Kylian Mbappe, but in the moment, I didn’t see him,” he said. “After when you see the video, you see that there were other options, but it’s too late, you cannot do anything. I still have it in my throat and it’ll be there for life.”
Despite their superb form since Slot’s arrival, have struggled to find a settled ‘No.9’ with preferring a wide role. Diogo Jota has also been plagued by injury issues.